As new traders flood the market, a return to the basics may help novices understand the fundamentals of options trading. Stock options are contracts that represent the right to buy (or sell) shares of ...

Index options offer access to a market with more liquidity. Index options offer cash settlements. Stock options offer inexpensive price options. Index options only offer a few choices that are ...

SPX options have become the clear winner of the post-covid surge in retail options trading, with Cboe’s market structure uniquely positioned to support this trend. The widening gap in market share ...