Advanced Option Trading StrategiesHedging and Portfolio Protection Strategies
Options are not just for speculation; they are powerful tools for hedging existing stock portfolios. Hedging means protecting against potential losses due to adverse price moves.
Popular Hedging Techniques:
Protective Put: Buy a put option against long
About S&P 500 Index
Standard and Poor's 500 Index is a capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks. The index is designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. The index was developed with a base level of 10 for the 1941-43 base period.
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Understanding the Master Candle ConceptOption trading is one of the most exciting and flexible segments of the financial markets. It allows traders to profit not only when prices rise, but also when they fall — and even when they stay relatively stable. In simple terms, an option is a financial contract that gives the buyer the right, bu
S&P 500 – Elliott Wave Breakdown & Long Setup (15-Min Chart)The S&P 500 has completed a full five-wave impulsive decline and is now progressing through a corrective A–B–C structure, offering a potential long setup on the horizon.
🔍 Wave Structure Recap:
- Wave (1) began on Oct 29, 2025, from a top of 6,920.33, and ended on Oct 31 at 6,814.27.
- Wave (2) retr
SPX500 – 2H: A Leading Diagonal from the Top?The S&P 500’s 2-hour chart may have just carved a leading diagonal right off the all-time high — a structure often seen at the start of a major new trend.
Each leg fits the contracting wedge geometry:
Wave (1) and (4) overlap, Wave (5) throws slightly under the boundary, and momentum stays fierce t
Option Trading: Basic UnderstandingHow Options Work
Each option represents a contract between a buyer and a seller. The buyer pays a premium to the seller (also called the writer) in exchange for certain rights:
The call option buyer has the right to buy the asset at the strike price.
The put option buyer has the right to sell the
A daily wrapGrowth worries and Valuation Fears
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Risk in Option Trading: Segments of Financial Markets1. Introduction to Options and Risk
Options are derivative instruments that give traders the right but not the obligation to buy (call option) or sell (put option) an underlying asset at a specified price (strike price) within a set time frame. While this flexibility can amplify profits, it can als
The Hidden Potential of the Stock Market1. Beyond the Ticker: The Real Purpose of the Stock Market
At its core, the stock market was never just a gambling table for quick money. It was designed as a mechanism to raise capital for businesses and distribute ownership among the public. Every share you buy represents a slice of a real compan
A daily Market WrapMarket Mood: Mildly Moody
US equities hit a speed bump as the dollar tripped for the second day running. Treasury yields, which had shot up recently, cooled off slightly—though the 10-year looks like it’s eyeing another climb. Precious metals made a modest comeback, thanks to the softer dollar, but
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Summarizing what the indicators are suggesting.
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Displays a symbol's price movements over previous years to identify recurring trends.
Frequently Asked Questions
S&P 500 Index reached its highest quote on Oct 29, 2025 — 6,920.34 POINT. See more data on the S&P 500 Index chart.
The lowest ever quote of S&P 500 Index is 2.73 POINT. It was reached on Jun 1, 1877. See more data on the S&P 500 Index chart.
S&P 500 Index value has increased by 1.20% in the past week, since last month it has shown a 3.45% increase, and over the year it's increased by 12.90%. Keep track of all changes on the S&P 500 Index chart.
The champion of S&P 500 Index is NASDAQ:HOOD — it's gained 318.97% over the year.
The weakest component of S&P 500 Index is NASDAQ:TTD — it's lost −65.89% over the year.
S&P 500 Index is just a number that lets you track performance of the instruments comprising the index, so you can't invest in it directly. But you can buy S&P 500 Index futures or funds or invest in its components.
The S&P 500 Index is comprised of 502 instruments including NASDAQ:NVDA, NASDAQ:AAPL, NASDAQ:MSFT and others. See the full list of S&P 500 Index components to find more opportunities.









