An investor would sell a put option if their outlook on the underlying was bullish and would sell a call option if their outlook on a specific asset was bearish.

Up-and-in options are barrier options activated by reaching a price level. They offer unique opportunities for investors to ...

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A stock option is a contract that gives you the right to buy or sell a stock at a certain price in the future. Stock options can be used to hedge against potential losses in your portfolio. Employee ...

What is a Put Option? A purchase of a put option allows you the right to sell the underlying at a strike price. You can use puts to protect a long position from a price decline, but you can also use ...

What Is a Call Option? A call option is a contract that gives the buyer of the option the right to purchase a security, such as a specific stock, at a specific price (referred to as the strike price).

This excerpt from Tom Gentile was originally published in "The Alpha 9 Trader Bible," a product of Money Map Press. If you've traded options before, you've probably heard someone mention the "Greeks." ...