An option is a contract that allows the buyer to buy or sell shares of stock at an agreed-upon price. Investors can get outsized returns by using options instead of simply owning stocks. Be forewarned ...

The stock market gives investors many opportunities to build wealth. While many people get started with trading stocks, some investors hear about options trading and may want to give it a try.

Options are among the most popular vehicles for traders, because their price can move fast, making — or losing — a lot of ...

Investing using options is very different from constructing a classic long-term buy-and-hold portfolio. In this segment from Motley Fool Live that first aired June 7, Motley Fool Canada analyst Jim ...