Options
News, insights and expert analysis on options from the team at Kiplinger.
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Selling Shares? Here's How to Use Cost Basis to Minimize Taxes on Your Gains
Understanding what cost basis is allows you to accurately track the returns on your investments and the tax implications those returns may have.
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What Is a Limit Order?
A limit order is a powerful tool in an investor's kit that allows you to buy or sell a stock at the price you want.
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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.
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What Is Intrinsic Value?
Intrinsic value is one way to measure the value of an option contract. Here, we take a closer look at the metric and explain how it is used in options trading.
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What Is Open Interest in Options Trading?
Open interest in options trading is a critical tool that can be used to determine market sentiment on a particular stock, commodity or other underlying asset.
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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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The Risk You Face If You Receive Equity Compensation
options Anyone who receives non-cash pay like stock options or restricted stock needs to understand, and heed, a major danger to their investment portfolio and their retirement security: concentration risk.
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Health Plans for Early Retirees
insurance Finding coverage until Medicare kicks in isn’t hard, but policies can be pricey.
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Inherited 401(k)s: 6 Questions Heirs Need to Ask
401(k)s An inherited 401(k) can be a lasting legacy, but the windfall needs to be handled carefully to maximize the inheritance and minimize taxes.
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