Options assignment is a process in options trading that involves fulfilling the obligations of an options contract. It occurs when the buyer of an options contract exercises their right to buy or sell ...

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 the coin -- options assignment. There are two sides to an ...

The options market can seem to have a language of its own. To the average investor, there are likely a number of unfamiliar terms, but for an individual with a short options position—someone who has ...

Gordon Scott has been an active investor and technical analyst or 20+ years. He is a Chartered Market Technician (CMT). Pin risk occurs when an option’s underlying asset closes very close to its ...

The options market can seem to have a language of its own. To the average investor, there are likely a number of unfamiliar terms, but for an individual with a short options position – someone who has ...

Trading options is one of the best ways to benefit from fluctuating stock prices. By making calculated predictions and selling or buying options accordingly, you can gain a substantial profit. However ...

Your first assignment: decoding this important options term before you start trading. The options market can seem to have a language of its own. To the average investor, there are likely a number of ...

It's rare when the owner of an option contract chooses to execute assignment before a contract expiration date. This scenario just happened to me. I sell options to collect premiums, that's it. I do ...

SoFi is making options trading more accessible with no commissions, no contract fees, and built-in education to help members pursue risk-adjusted strategies. SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SoFi ...

SoFi is making options trading more accessible with no commissions, no contract fees, and built-in education to help members pursue risk-adjusted strategies. SAN FRANCISCO, October 02, 2025--(BUSINESS ...

In late April, we began a case study series investigating how one might use options to express a bullish investment opinion in IBM. This case study was based on a Tear Sheet I had published to ...

Last month, I recommended shorting 10% out-of-the-money PLTR put options for a 4.24% one-month yield. PLTR closed with no ...