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 mistakenly assume that options are risky, ...

Troy Segal is an editor and writer. She has 20+ years of experience covering personal finance, wealth management, and business news. Thomas J. Brock is a CFA and CPA with more than 20 years of ...

Today we are discussing why we sell options, what the benefit is for us and the downside could be. One of the primary benefits of selling options is, of course, collecting premium.

So far in this series we’ve introduced option fundamentals along with a speculative bullish call trade, explored protective put options as a way to hedge portfolio positions, and saw how writing ...