Learn the basics of options trading—what calls and puts are, how options work, and strategies to hedge or speculate—with practical examples for beginners.

Delta hedging is a risk management strategy used to reduce or neutralize the price movements of an underlying asset in options trading. By adjusting the positions in the underlying asset to match the ...

The dividend capture options strategy uses in the money call options to collect dividend payments without holding onto the ...

A naked call is an advanced strategy where an investor sells call options without owning the asset. It can be profitable if the stock stays below the strike price but carries unlimited risk when the ...

Gamma hedging consists of adding additional option contracts to a portfolio, usually in contrast to the current position. For example, if a large number of calls were being held in a position, then a ...

It can be tempting for investors to focus on specific assets or strategies when building an investment portfolio, but those taking a long-term approach will want to diversify in order to balance out ...

Gold prices are shining brighter than ever in 2025, captivating investors as global economic uncertainties fuel its reputation as the ultimate safe-haven asset. This recent surge in gold's value ...

Investors want exposure to alternative assets that don't move with stocks and bonds. They also want income. Wall Street and BlackRock have an answer.

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By Jo Burnham, margin expert at. BlackRock’s call for investors to boost their hedge fund allocations may look like a gift, ...