The upside is huge, but there's danger as well. Here's what you need to know...

If you have most of your nest egg in an IRA, then adding stock market futures to your portfolio will help protect your wealth. Here's how to do it...

Warren Buffett may not be a fan of derivatives, but for savvy investors, there is a time and a place where they can play a valuable role as a hedge against risk.

Selecting the option expiration month is an important part of any option strategy because it can affect your trade's success or failure.

Since 2009, brokers have been using a new symbology to relay information about options. This guide will walk you through the new method so you can be up-to-date next time you want to buy or sell options.

You probably already own insurance on some of your most valuable assets -- your home and your car. So why not protect your stocks, too? Read on to learn about an option strategy that enables you to do so.

If you are a buy-and-hold investor, consider writing covered calls to supplement your income while waiting for your portfolio's value to bounce back.

After May's market downturn, many investors are worried about a long, unprofitable summer. With this simple strategy, they can get paid while they wait for their solid investments to rebound.

Uncertain about the future of a security?  Protect your portfolio from losses by utilizing options.

Options offer a vast array of possibilities to every investor. Equip yourself with a basic understanding of options and how they work.