The strike price is the price at which a put or call option can be exercised. It's also known as the exercise price. Picking the strike price is one of three key decisions an investor must make when ...

A quick guide to reading the option chain, premiums, bid–ask spreads, IV, volume and open interest, so you can choose liquid ...

Options trading has long been a favorite of seasoned investors, but combining options with day trading has opened up new possibilities for generating profits. Understanding the essentials of how to ...

Explore four key vertical option spreads—bull call, bear call, bull put, and bear put—to optimize your trading strategy for varying market conditions.