Investment: Understanding the Basics of Options (Part 1)

A summary for the CFP exam

Option trading is among the more confusing topics of investment. I will write a few posts on this topic and focus on the elements that are heavily tested.

What are Options?

Options are contracts involving two parties.

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Food for thought mainly (economics, management, financial planning, and various related reflections.) Occasionally, food for tummy appears with recipes since the writer is a foodie.

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Xu Xu, Ph.D.

Mom, wife, daughter, and university professor. Trained economist. Self-taught data science nerd. Transitioning into behavioral science with great enthusiasm.