A stock option is a contract that gives you the right to buy or sell a stock at a certain price in the future. Stock options can be used to hedge against potential losses in your portfolio. Employee ...

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Stock options offer employees a chance to own a piece of the companies they work for — and maybe even make a nice financial gain if the company’s share price rises in value. Options are granted for ...