As new traders flood the market, a return to the basics may help novices understand the fundamentals of options trading. Stock options are contracts that represent the right to buy (or sell) shares of ...

Discover what an opening transaction is and how it establishes positions in options and derivatives markets. Learn about buying to open, selling to open, and more.

Options trading has become increasingly popular in recent years, and we thought it was time to update our intern's guide for U.S. options to help you understand options and how options markets work.