How to use the dividend capture strategy with call options Have you ever noticed a stock getting swarmed with heavy call selling activity just ahead of its ex-dividend date? If so, it's possible that ...

Options trading might sound complex, but there are basic strategies that most investors can use to improve returns, bet on the market's movement, or hedge existing positions. Covered calls, collars, ...

Key Takeaways An option is a contract giving the buyer the right—but not the obligation—to buy (in the case of a call) or sell (in the case of a put) the underlying asset at a specific price on or ...