Investing in Stocks

If you’re new to the world of derivatives trading, you may have heard of a perpetual futures contract. This type of contract has become increasingly popular among traders who are looking for a way to speculate on the price of an underlying asset without expiration. In this article, we’ll explain what a perpetual futures contract…

A futures contract is a legally binding agreement to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price on a future date. Futures contracts are commonly used in the commodity and financial markets as a means of hedging against price fluctuations. In this blog post, we will explore how futures work and provide a specific…

Futures contracts are financial derivatives that allow individuals and institutions to speculate or hedge on the future price movements of an underlying asset. These contracts are agreements to buy or sell an asset, such as a commodity or currency, at a fixed price and at a future date. Futures contracts are traded on commodity exchanges…

Options expiration is the date on which an options contract becomes invalid and the right to exercise it no longer exists. On this date, the option is said to expire. The expiration date for all listed stock options in the U.S. is the third Friday of the expiration month. Options expiration can have a significant…

Are you looking to invest your money but don’t know where to start? One popular option is to invest in mutual funds, ETFs, or index funds. But what’s the difference between these types of funds? What are mutual funds compared to ETFs? In this blog post, we will explain the similarities and differences between mutual…

Dividends are a common way for companies to distribute profits to their shareholders, but they are not the only option. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the advantages and disadvantages of dividends, as well as alternative options like share buybacks and investing in the business. Advantages of dividends: Disadvantages of dividends: Alternative options: In conclusion,…

Cash covered puts are an options trading strategy that involves selling put options while simultaneously holding enough cash or cash equivalents to cover the potential purchase of the underlying asset at the strike price of the put options. The goal of this strategy is to generate income through the sale of the put options, with…

Covered calls are a popular strategy that involves holding a long position in an asset (usually a stock) and selling call options on that asset. The goal of this strategy is to enhance returns by collecting the premium from the call options while still being able to participate in any potential price appreciation of the…

The economic cycle, also known as the business cycle, refers to the regular fluctuations in economic activity that an economy experiences over time. These fluctuations are characterized by periods of economic expansion and growth, followed by periods of contraction and decline. The economic cycle is typically measured by various economic indicators, such as gross domestic…

Stock options are financial instruments that give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a specific number of shares of a particular stock at a predetermined price within a certain time period. They are often used as a way for companies to attract and retain employees, as well as a…