Options trading has become increasingly popular in recent years. Given options are different to stocks, we thought it was time to do an intern's guide for U.S. options to help you understand options ...

Options are a type of derivative, meaning they “derive” their value from the securities they’re linked to. Options are also leveraged, meaning a smaller amount invested in them generates larger gains ...

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