Protecting Your Trades: How Puts Work as Portfolio Insurance
When you buy a new car, you look for insurance on the car. Most states require some form of coverage, but it is usually…
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Use Options as Portfolio Insurance in Rocky Times
Since the beginning of September we have seen the main U.S.
indices drop. There are a number of possible reasons…
Options: Meandering Market Tamed by Using a Straddle or a Strangle
When you hear talk of markets trending, people think of uptrends or downtrends. However, markets often get…
Warren Buffett’s Favorite Indicator Suggests a Stock Crash Is Coming
Anyone in the realm of finance or the stock market knows Warren Buffett. He is the billionaire CEO of Berkshire…
Cooking the Books? How to Know When Companies Boost Earnings Artificially
Experienced investors have heard of now-bankrupt companies such as WorldCom and Enron. Both participated…
Most Investors Should Just Forget About Alpha
How would you like to have an "edge" in the stock market? The vast majority of investors would love to find one,…
Analysis: Markets and the Economy Boom Under Democratic Presidents. But Why?
An interesting report caught my eye this past week regarding the economy and markets under Democratic versus…
Options Calls vs. Puts: What’s the Difference?
Options are nothing more than a contract with a specified premium, strike price and expiration date. Unlike…
How to Manage Risk Using Options
The consensus on options trading is that it is risky for the average investor. You'll likely hear stories about…
Investing 101: Do Bonds Belong in Your Portfolio?
Portfolio diversification is a strategy that helps investors manage risk. Investors often choose to diversify…
