Stock Option Trading (Basic Information) It is no secret that 2008 was a terrible year for most stock investors, and most probably things are going to get worst in the future. The US and the World economy are in a recession that will probably last at least for the rest of 2009. The recession translates into less demand for products sold by companies, which means less profits … [Read more...]
Futures & Options :Procedures
When you trade in futures contracts, you rarely take possession of the commodity, currency or financial instruments being transacted. That's because you are purchasing the right to buy or sell at a certain price on a certain date, not the item itself. With options this is not the case , you rent this right. Exchanges allow you to do this for very little money down, allowing the … [Read more...]