What Is a Calendar Spread? A calendar spread is an options or futures trading strategy. It is established by simultaneously entering a long and short position on the same underlying asset but with different delivery dates. In a typical calendar spread, a trader buys a longer-term contract and goes short on […]
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Selling Puts – Selling Put Options for Income to Benefit in Any Market Selling puts is also called writing a put option. It allows an investor to potentially own the underlying security at a future date and a potentially more favorable price. In other words, selling put options allows market […]
What is Theta in Options Trading – What Is Theta? Theta in Options Trading: The term theta for options trading refers to the rate of decline in the value of an option due to the passage of time. It can also be referred to as the time decay of an option. […]
Palladium ETF – Exchange Traded Fund A palladium ETF tracks the precious metal palladium. Buying into a palladium ETF allows equity-like trading and holding of the precious metal. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) typically offer investors exposure to precious metals but primarily focus on gold and silver. A palladium ETF is a […]
Copper ETF Definition A copper ETF – Exchange Traded Fund – is designed to track the price of copper. Copper is an industrial metal used in a wide variety of applications in manufacturing, electronics, and construction. However, copper is considered a cyclical commodity whose price fluctuates in tandem with economic […]
What Is a Fund Of Funds (FOF)? A Fund of Funds (FOF) is a pooled investment in a portfolio of shares holding other funds rather than investing directly in stocks or bonds. It is also known as a multi-manager investment that pools funds and invests in other types of funds. […]