In options trading, a roll down changes an option position to a lower strike price, often used when expecting falling prices. Learn how this strategy works.

For investors hoping to juice up the income from their stock holdings or preserve capital, covered calls could be an effective and relatively low-risk way to accomplish those goals. In its most basic ...

I woke up this morning feeling nostalgic. I realized it’s been three years and seven months since I wrote my first Barchart commentary about unusual options activity. I’ve always emphasized that it ...

In 2025, the markets have been a roller coaster. With recession fears, US tariff policies, interest rate changes, and various geopolitical events and wars, it’s no surprise that investors are feeling ...

Now, everyone’s on edge, fingers on the button, waiting for any sign of whichever direction the market is heading next. For traders looking to time the market, this probably isn’t the easiest time.