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Solazyme premiums spur call selling

5/30/2012 3:44 AM

Traders are selling calls in Solazyme, looking to profit from its rich option premiums. ... Read the full story

Illinois Tool draws protective trade

5/30/2012 3:44 AM

Illinois Tool has rallied sharply in recent weeks, and one investor apparently wants... Read the full story

Strategy looks to time move in Gap

5/29/2012 1:44 PM

One investor is playing the calendar in Gap, looking to time a bet on the clothing stock. ... Read the full story

Facebook options soar on first day

5/29/2012 11:44 AM

In their first day of trading, Facebook options are through the roof. More than 100,000... Read the full story

Largest option buying in equities so far

5/29/2012 11:44 AM

Nearing the halfway mark in today's session, here are the individual equity names with the most... Read the full story

Articles and resources about options and options trading

The Options Chain Sheet
Options are most frequently quoted in a list format called a "chain sheet." Each chain sheet has several components and although they are not complicated but...
from Learning Markets

Trading A Stock Versus Trading Stock Options - Part One
Interested in learning more about these derivatives? We go over some basic terminology and the source of profits.
from Investopedia

Trading A Stock Versus Trading Stock Options - Part Two
Interested in learning more about these derivatives? We go over the factors affecting their price.
from Investopedia

The Four Advantages Of Options
Flexible and cost efficient, these securities are enjoying a resurgence in popularity. Find out why.
from Investopedia

Options Trading Volume And Open Interest
Learn how these two statistics can give you an edge in trading options.
from Investopedia

Mapping Out The Stock Options Landscape
Find out how to navigate this evolving area of the financial markets.
from Investopedia

Options links

New to options investing? A great starting point is the NASDAQ Options Trading Guide: How to Trade Options.

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Got a question about what something means? Check the Options Glossary section.

Trading A Stock Versus Trading Stock Options - Part One
Interested in learning more about these derivatives? We go over some basic terminology and the source of profits.

from Investopedia

Trading A Stock Versus Trading Stock Options - Part Two
Interested in learning more about these derivatives? We go over the factors affecting their price.
from Investopedia