As new traders flood the market, a return to the basics may help novices understand the fundamentals of options trading. To better assist them, we will be running posts diving into the finer details ...

Weekly options are a popular form of options trading that has taken the stock market by storm in recent years. Traditional stock trading is not as popular as it once was due to the introduction of ...

It’s probably a good sign when one of the greatest investors of all time holds a big stake in a stock that we’re considering for a portfolio addition. One of Warren Buffett’s long-held positions, ...

We’re always looking for ways to reduce risk in our portfolios while not sacrificing return potential. Incorporating ETFs into our process is a great way to do just that. The Zacks Finance sector is ...

Options trading volumes are booming again in 2025, as the industry heads toward what would be a sixth straight year of record activity. One subset of the market has been particularly active of late: ...

To track implied volatility for the Russell 2000, Cboe publishes the Cboe Russell 2000 Volatility Index (RVX), a VIX-style ...

Options trading is the practice of buying or selling options contracts. Whether you buy or sell depends on how you think a stock will perform over a specific period of time. Many, or all, of the ...

Shorter-dated options in oil, soybeans, and gold have all experienced record trading volumes in the past year. Lower premiums and more flexibility to respond to market events offer additional ...