http://www.futuresmag.com/topic/options?f=rss en http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/06/13/using-options-to-profit-from-a-euro-top?t=options&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/06/13/using-options-to-profit-from-a-euro-top?t=options The Eurozone would not stand to benefit from a discontinuation of the American central bank stimulus efforts. So with downside pressure likely to continue for the euro, here's how can a trader take a speculative view on the euro with options. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:41:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/06/06/using-options-to-profit-from-a-volatility-inducing?t=options&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/06/06/using-options-to-profit-from-a-volatility-inducing?t=options The monthly nonfarm payrolls number provides traders with huge opportunities to turn a great profit, but at a high risk. Here's how to set-up a great risk vs. reward play with options. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:07:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/29/cftc-fines-fcstone-llc-15-million-for-lax-account?t=options&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/29/cftc-fines-fcstone-llc-15-million-for-lax-account?t=options The CFTC says FCStone allowed a single account to acquire a massive options position that it could not maintain, losing the company $127 million. Wed, 29 May 2013 22:25:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/24/new-for-traders-cboe-launches-10-year-treasury-vol?t=options&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/24/new-for-traders-cboe-launches-10-year-treasury-vol?t=options A wrap-up of new products and services from around the trading industry. Fri, 24 May 2013 11:38:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/24/bill-brodsky-lead-off-man-who-played-all-leagues?t=options&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/24/bill-brodsky-lead-off-man-who-played-all-leagues?t=options With a 40-year plus career spanning all segments of the financial industry, Bill Brodsky, Chicago Board Options Exchange executive chairman, talks about the events that shaped the modern trading landscape, his role in them, and what’s next for the industry. Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/24/rolling-covered-calls-for-protection-in-a-falling?t=options&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/24/rolling-covered-calls-for-protection-in-a-falling?t=options Can I use covered calls to protect myself in a falling market? Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/24/5-basic-options-strategies-explained?t=options&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/24/5-basic-options-strategies-explained?t=options Take your options trading beyond vanilla calls and puts to better manage risk with these five basic strategies. Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/23/will-the-fed-pull-the-plug-on-this-rally?t=options&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/23/will-the-fed-pull-the-plug-on-this-rally?t=options With most of the Fed members still in Bernanke’s corner and the pattern of dip buying this year, many traders may look at this sell-off as an opportunity to buy into this market. What is the most effective way they can do so? Thu, 23 May 2013 10:49:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/17/new-for-traders-box-to-offer-jumbo-options?t=options&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/17/new-for-traders-box-to-offer-jumbo-options?t=options A look at new products and services around the trading world. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:01:00 -0400 http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/16/tap-into-oil-volatility-using-an-options-spread?t=options&ref=rss http://www.futuresmag.com/2013/05/16/tap-into-oil-volatility-using-an-options-spread?t=options Over the past week crude oil prices have been rocked by conflicting macroeconomic data and a suspected price-fixing scandal, leaving many investors questioning the validity of current price levels. Tap into that volatility with a put spread. Thu, 16 May 2013 10:37:00 -0400