Option pricing is calculated using the Black-Scholes model, which takes four influential factors into account: the price of an underlying stock (assuming constant drift and volatility), an option’s ...

Stock options are leveraged instruments that derive their value from an underlying security, such as a stock. This makes them ...

As we’ve previously said, equity compensation in general—and stock options in particular—is a critical component of any startup company’s ability to recruit and retain talent. But there is perhaps ...

As new traders flood the market, a return to the basics may help novices understand the fundamentals of options trading. Stock options are contracts that represent the right to buy (or sell) shares of ...

Today we are discussing why we sell options, what the benefit is for us and the downside could be. One of the primary benefits of selling options is, of course, collecting premium.

RSUs and stock options differ significantly in how they’re granted and taxed, as well as the level of risk to investors. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

Employers offer many forms of compensation besides cash, with employee stock options being a popular choice. Instead of ...