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If you're just beginning to learn about options, here is a great place to start. Our Option Basics articles offer an easy-to-follow breakdown on the nuts and bolts of equity options (specifically ...

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

Nasdaq Director of U.S. Options Nico Fazio joins Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq TradeTalks for Financial Literacy Month to discuss the basics of options and where Nasdaq fits into the market. Sign up for ...

Image source: Chicago Board Options Exchange. Options are among the most misunderstood investments, as many investors aren't familiar with even the most basic elements of how options work. Many people ...