Who can be assigned and when assignment risk is highest Last week we talked about how and when to exercise options, and to explore the category further, this week we are looking at the flip side of ...

As new traders flood the market, a return to the basics may help novices understand the fundamentals of options trading. To better assist them, we will be running posts diving into the finer details ...

RSUs and stock options differ significantly in how they’re granted and taxed, as well as the level of risk to investors. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

When selecting the right option to buy, a trader has several choices to make. One is whether to purchase an in-the-money (ITM) or out-of-the-money (OTM) option. While the goal for "vanilla" buyers is ...

How your employee stock options are taxed depends on the option type. Some defer taxes until you sell; others are taxable sooner. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

Options contracts give the right to buy or sell stock at set prices, potentially profitable. There are call (buy) and put (sell) options; employee stock options are typically call options. Options' ...