Options Trading Resources

There are many resources available to help you become better educated in options trading and a more effective investor.

Chicago Board Options Exchange

Exchange market on which many of the top options are traded.

Options Industry Council

Educates investors about the benefits and risks of exchange-traded options.

optionsXpress

One of the leading online options brokers. Great site for paper trading as well.

Investopedia

Online financial investment guide. Part of Forbes media.

E*Trade

Reputable online brokerage for stocks and options.

Zecco

Offers some free stock trades with account minimum. Can also use to trade options.

Optionetics

Options education and trading resource. Most of their software requires a fee.

Investools

Investor education company offering investment courses.

CNBC

TV station and web site focusing on business news.

CNNMoney.com

CNN's web site for the latest financial news all over the world.

American Stock Exchange

Another exchange market on which some options are traded. Headquartered in New York City.

Dow Jones

Source for business and financial news. Developer of the Dow Jones Industrial Index.

NASDAQ

Marketplace for many of the tech-related stocks. Remember, options move with the underlying stock value. Site also offers options quotes.

New York Stock Exchange

One of the largest financial trading markets in the world. Located on Wall Street in New York City.

FXCM

Forex trading platform that offers forex options, for traders seeking to venture out. They're not stock options. These are options in the foreign currency market.