Thursday, November 28, 2024
Before you jump into the deep end with options trading, there are a few key terms to understand. First, as we noted last week, an option is a contract (a call and a put) that gives you the right—but never the obligation—to buy or sell a stock at a set price over a set time […]
This guide explains the advantages and disadvantages of using Robinhood as well as well as how to trade options on Robinhood in seven steps.
ZipRecruiter (ZIP) recently became a publicly-traded company, following its direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange in late May. The debut was a little different from an initial public offering because the company didn’t need the funding as shares came from stockholders. The company offered nearly 87 million shares for resale and didn’t receive […]
Most investors tend to think about solar, wind, and hydrogen fuel when it comes to green energy investing. It tends to come as a surprise that nuclear energy is also green. This is because nuclear power essentially produces zero emissions. And in the era of serious concerns over climate change, “zero emissions” is a huge […]
Selling call options, referred to as covered call trading, is great fun and—when done right—attractively profitable. Your broker will be happy to show you how to get started with covered call selling. What they may not be as clear about is what happens after you sell that first call option. I know from subscribers to […]
Apple (AAPL) traded a massive amount of options last week as the stock climbed to all-time highs. AAPL options trade on average 1.4 million a day, which is already a huge number. However, on one day last week, nearly 3.4 million options contracts traded. 78% of the contracts were calls and that tends to be […]
I was failing and didn’t understand why. In 1970, I started my career as an adult educator. My classes were predominantly male. That quickly changed in 1972 with the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment; my clients rightfully complied with the law. My historically excellent course critiques were tanking. The tipping point was when a […]
To see exactly how I’m trading this opportunity using options… Click the link below. In under 6 minutes, you’ll have a chance to watch over my shoulder as I make this trade. I’ll even show you what buttons to click in your account. These trades typically are only good for the next 24 hours, so […]
The opportunity for a higher return is why investors trade options on Robinhood. For example, if you were offered the choice between a 2% gain from a stock and a 71% gain from an option, which would you choose? Let me ask that another way: If you had an opportunity to make $20 on every […]
I know talking about investment yields and returns can be confusing, and actually understanding what happens can be even more daunting. However, we are trying to make money on our money, and understanding potential returns—both as percentages and dollars—helps separate good opportunities from those that are less attractive. If you have dabbled with stock options, […]
