In the video below, senior analyst Bryan Hinmon of Motley Fool Pro and Motley Fool Options takes a question from a Fool reader, who asks, "I want to go long in a specific stock but don't have much to invest. Should I consider options?"
Ask a Fool: Options in a Small Portfolio
Why options can be a good bet even if you don't have a lot to invest, as long as you know the risks.
By Bryan Hinmon, CFA – Jun 4, 2013 at 5:01PM EST
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Bryan Hinmon, CFA helps manage money on a small team for Motley Fool Pro, a portfolio focused on earning absolute returns by employing longs, shorts, and options. Bryan is also a Senior Analyst on Motley Fool Options, a service dedicated to making options investing accessible to individual investors and finding winning options investing ideas. Bryan contributes regularly to The Motley Fool's daily podcast Market Foolery, helps run The Fool's Analyst Development Program, and is steadfastly committed to getting better every day.