Year: 2020

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A Contrarian’s Guide to Playing Energy Stocks

November 19, 2020 admin Comments Off on A Contrarian’s Guide to Playing Energy Stocks

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.
– Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities
This quote from Charles Dickens’ novel set in the time of the French Revolution sums up well investor sentiment in the energy sector in 2020.
The conventional narrative surrounding the energy sector today goes something …read more […]

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European Options: What They Are and How They Work

November 19, 2020 admin Comments Off on European Options: What They Are and How They Work

European Options are a style of options contracts that can only be exercised on the expiration date of the contract, never before. That’s contrasted with American Options, which can be exercised anytime up through and including the expiration date.
European- and American-style options have different positives and negatives, which can make each style more attractive in different situations. And they can both be profitable when used correctly in the right circumstances.
In this article, we will look at European options to gain an understanding of what they are and how they work. By the end of this article, you will have a …read more […]