A risky proposition gains in popularity: stock-options trading is growing much faster than share trading
Randall SmithBuying stocks generally has been a pretty good strategy over the past several years. But more investors than before aren’t content to play it that safe. They’re using options to make riskier bets, speculating on near-term movements in individual stocks and funds.
Since the year 2000, while stock-market trading volume has more than doubled, stock-options volume has grown to more than six times what it was then, at around 4.4 billion options contracts in 2019, according to Options Clearing Corp. At online brokers TD Ameritrade...
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Investors have been wary of retail stocks, but in 2020 there could be some great betsCompanies including Bed Bath & Beyond, Michael's, Victoria's Secret parent L Brands and DKNY owner G-III Apparel Group are looking like better and better investments in 2020, according to industry analysts.
Leer más »
Stocks slip amid worries over escalating U.S.-Iran conflictStocks fell in early trading on Wall Street Monday and oil prices continued rising as investors worried that tensions between the U.S. and Iran would escalate
Leer más »
European stocks seen lower as US-Iran tensions fuel safe haven buyingEuropean stocks are set to open lower on Monday, as investors monitor rising tensions between the United States and Iran.
Leer más »
U.S.-Iran tensions will spark increased volatility — here’s how to play stocks, fund manager saysThe end of 2019 may have momentarily brought about an easing of a number of global risks and fears but that has all changed in a matter of days into the new...
Leer más »