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?"
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Ask a Fool: Options in a Small Portfolio
By Bryan Hinmon, CFA
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Jun 4, 2013 at 5:01PM
Why options can be a good bet even if you don't have a lot to invest, as long as you know the risks.
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