A debit spread is an options strategy that involves the purchase and sale of the same class of options with the same expiration date but different strike prices. Right now, this may sound confusing, ...

American Depository Receipts (ADRs) have been rising alongside higher oil and gas prices. As a result, BP call option ...

Covered call strategies are gaining increasing popularity, particularly among individuals seeking consistent income during their retirement years. These strategies offer a compelling proposition with ...

The CBOE S&P 500 2% OTM BuyWrite Index is a covered call strategy that writes call options 2% out of the money. The BXY index has averaged an annual return of 9.91% since June 1988. There is no ...

With the end of the year approaching, investors may be interested in refreshing their portfolios. Now is a good time to consider options and dig deeper into how buying calls differs from buying a ...

Exchange-traded funds using options to generate income have become popular. They take a variety of approaches to providing income and growth. Exchange-traded funds that use covered call options to ...

Call writers and put writers (sellers), however, are obligated to buy or sell if the option expires in the money. This means that a seller may be required to make good on a promise to buy or sell. It ...