Explore the origins of options contracts, from rice traders in ancient times to today's financial markets. Understand their ...

Swing options are flexible contracts that allow holders to adjust the quantity and price of energy purchased, helping manage market changes and meet fluctuating energy needs.

Last week, Interactive Brokers’ IBKR Electronic Brokerage segment reported a 50.3% year-over-year surge in total option contracts in September 2025. Compared with the previous month, option contracts ...

An option is a financial instrument whose value is tied to an underlying asset; this is known as a derivative. Instead of buying an asset, such as company stock, outright, an options contract allows ...