Resolving to Remember the Value of Options

Given the outstanding performance of the major averages and incredible gains by many individual issues, many investors are once again feeling good about participating in the stock and options markets. One of the most important keys to success is to understand how it was achieved and, more importantly, not letting past success go to your head.

This is a good time to remember to some fundamental concepts of investing.

Know Thyself

A trader is someone whose primary source of income is generated through buying and selling financial instruments. An investor is someone who uses the purchase and sale of financial instruments to increase or save income. ...