A stock option is a financial contract that gives the owner the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a stock at a ...

Understanding different concepts of volatility and how they are used in options, including a post-earnings "volatility crush" ...

Along with the price of the underlying stock and the amount of time until expiration, implied volatility (IV) is a key component in determining an option price. All other things being equal ...

When the dot-com boom turned to bust two decades ago, stock options were one of the biggest pain points. As the market reached its peak, employees took risks with their option grants that bit them ...