Put Spread Collar Example

Basics of Long Puts

Learn about long puts, the building blocks of the protective put strategy.

Covered Call Overview

Learn about the Covered Call strategy, investor motivations and strike selection considerations.

Protective Put vs. Stop-Loss Order

See how investors compare a protective put with a stop-loss order.

Protective Put Strategy Explained

A protective put consists of adding a long put position to a long stock position.

Options FAQ: Where can investors find information on corporate actions?

When an adjustment is warranted, OCC (The Options Clearing Corporation) will post all the relevant details on their website, www.theocc.com.

A Cash-Secured Put Example

OIC instructor Ken Keating illustrates the mechanics of a cash-secured put in a hypothetical situation.