Learn what an option premium is, how it's priced, and why it matters in trading. Explore the factors influencing option value with clear examples.

As new traders flood the market, a return to the basics may help novices understand the fundamentals of options trading.

The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 35% leaning bullish and 41% bearish. Among these notable options, 10 are puts, totaling $3,368,160, and 29 are calls, amounting to ...

Investors in Duolingo Inc (Symbol: DUOL) saw new options begin trading this week, for the May 2026 expiration. One of the key data points that goes into the price an option buyer is willing to pay, is ...

As new traders start to show an interest in the market, it's important that they understand the fundamentals of options trading. Today, we'll be diving into the definition of short interest. Short ...

Options trading volumes are booming again in 2025, as the industry heads toward what would be a sixth straight year of record activity. One subset of the market has been particularly active of late: ...

Consider buying a put option on December silver (SIZ25) futures. See on the daily bar chart for December silver futures that prices have soared to a record high this week. However, it’s my bias that ...

Investors in BridgeBio Pharma Inc (Symbol: BBIO) saw new options become available this week, for the May 2026 expiration. One of the key data points that goes into the price an option buyer is willing ...