One of the most dangerous things that can happen to a trader isn't losing money.
It's making money while doing something you shouldn't have done.
That sounds backwards.
After all, we're trading to make money.
But there's a big difference between making money on a trade and making a good tradin...
Options can give traders exposure to stock movement with less upfront capital than buying 100 shares outright.
That is one reason options are attractive.
You may be able to buy a call option for a fraction of the cost of purchasing 100 shares.
You may be able to buy a put option to protect stoc
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Options are often presented as a faster way to make money in the market.
You see a stock moving.
You buy a call or a put.
You use less capital than buying 100 shares outright.
And if the move goes your way, the option may rise in value quickly.
That is one reason traders are drawn to options.
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