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    Elizabeth Volk

    Elizabeth Volk

    Contributing Writer, Kiplinger.com

    Elizabeth Volk has been writing about the stock and options markets since 2007. Her analysis has been featured on CNBC, published in Forbes and SFO Magazine, syndicated to Yahoo Finance and MSN, and quoted in Barron's, The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today.

    Latest articles by Elizabeth Volk

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    What Is Options Trading?

    Options trading allows investors to speculate on a stock's directional move and to hedge risk. Here are some key concepts to learn about options trading.

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      What Are Options and How Can Investors Use Them?

      Options are useful for investors who want to bet on directional price moves, generate income and manage their risk.

      By Elizabeth Volk Last updated 12 December 24

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      What Is the VIX?

      The VIX is typically used to measure short-term investor sentiment, but many also use the index as a foundation for active investing strategies.

      By Elizabeth Volk Last updated 8 November 24

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      What Is a Market Maker?

      A market maker is responsible for keeping the markets running smoothly, and this is how they do it.

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