Many investors like the risk-reducing aspect of the protective put, but they are concerned about the cost. The collar is a two-part option strategy that addresses this concern.
The BXM is a passive total return index based on selling the near-term, at-the-money S&P 500 Index (SPX) call option against the S&P 500 stock index portfolio each month, on the day the current contract expires.
With CBOE's monthly electronic broker newsletter, Advisor eNews, you will discover the latest in technology and resources at CBOE, and learn the benefits to you and your customers; stay current on new products at CBOE; review strategies; and...
The newest offering from The Options Institute, Trade Like the Pros! was developed after years of requests for a simulated trading floor experience. From students to financial professionals to novice and experienced investors, Trade Like the Pros...
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DIAMONDS (DIA) are shares in an exchange-traded fund designed to track the performance of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA). Customers looking for a physically-settled Dow-based option can now consider DIA options, which will represent 100...
Even the best investors can sometimes get into the wrong stocks. So what should you do? Sell? Hold? Double-up? There is no scientific answer, but options offer a unique alternative.
On October 26, 2001, the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) launched its much-anticipated screen-based trading platform, CBOEdirect. With a state-of-the-art trading engine, innovative features, and robust trading environment, this is a system...
