Options Trading for Beginners: Strategies from Financial Experts

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What Are Options? Options are a type of derivatives contract that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a set price on or before a certain date

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Why Trade Options? Options are a popular investment vehicle among more experienced traders.

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One popular reason people trade options is to use them as a hedge. Buying put options can help you limit your losses if the stock market experiences a decline.

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You can also use options to limit volatility in a portfolio.

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Options trading can be a profitable investment strategy if used correctly, but there are still many risks that traders should seriously keep in mind.

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HERE ARE STRATEGIES FROM FINANCE EXPERTS YOU CAN USE WHEN TRADING OPTIONS