One of the best ways to practice options trading is by paper trading options. Trading options can be one of the most lucrative ways of playing the stock market, but it can be confusing if you're just ...

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Options trading isn’t exactly a walk in the park. If you’re not careful, one bad trade can wipe out your portfolio faster than you can say “covered call.” That’s where virtual options trading ...

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - The practice of brokers giving high-frequency traders unfettered access to the U.S. stock markets is raising anxiety among industry players who fear the risks it poses and the ...

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Wash trading accounts for 70% of trades on some crypto exchanges, a study found. The practice of firms trading with themselves to boost prices artificially may lure inexperienced investors. Three ...