by Dave Scott | Derivatives, Investing 101, Options
Everyone thinks financial derivatives are weapons of mass destruction… and to a large extent they are, especially if they fall into the wrong hands. But if used with caution, derivatives and options can be handy little tools for incremental wealth creation....
by Miranda | Derivatives, Investing 101
Often, investors hear about volatility in the markets, and the impact that this volatility is likely to have on investment performance. One of the most popular ways to measure volatility is the use of the VIX. Brief History of the VIX The VIX is an index that reflects...
by Michael Barton | Derivatives, Options
Plenty of investors hold shares that hardly seem to move. I’ve held them myself. The stability is relaxing, the lack of profit punch frustrating. And holding a stock that’s range bound, or trading through a period of consolidation, harms your comparative return during...