Latest articles by Jared Hoffmann
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Day Trading: What Is It and Why Is It So Risky?
Day trading is a strategy that looks to capitalize on short-term price fluctuations, but it's not for the faint of heart. Here's why.
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How a Stop-Limit Order Is Used in Investing
A stop-limit order is a powerful tool investors and traders can use to mitigate risk. Here's how it works.
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The Best Options Trading Platforms
Among a sea of possibilities, here are some of the best options trading platforms out there right now.
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Stocks vs Options: Which Should You Trade?
Answering the question "stocks vs options" will depend on your own risk tolerance, investing objectives and understanding of market dynamics.
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Options Greeks Explained
Options Greeks can be used to measure how an option's price may change over time and knowing how they work can help mitigate portfolio risk.
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What Is a Covered Call?
Covered calls are a lower-risk options strategy that allow investors to amplify returns and limit losses on an asset they already own.
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What Is Intrinsic Value?
Intrinsic value is one way to measure the value of an option contract. Here, we take a closer look at the metric and explain how it is used in options trading.
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What Is Open Interest in Options Trading?
Open interest in options trading is a critical tool that can be used to determine market sentiment on a particular stock, commodity or other underlying asset.
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What Is VWAP?
A stock's volume-weighted average price, or VWAP, is a popular technical indicator used to identify trends and reversal points on a price chart.
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What Are Put Options?
Put options work as insurance policies for investors, offering the ability to limit potential losses during market uncertainty.
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What Are Call Options?
Call options offer investors the chance to limit risk, boost returns and diversify their portfolios.
