In the following video, senior analyst Bryan Hinmon of Motley Fool Pro and Motley Fool Options takes a question from a Fool reader, who asks, "What is the whole commotion about stock options trading? I see the benefits, extreme risks, and potential but is the benefit really worth the risk? I see people advertise it as a get rick quick scheme."
Are options investments really worth the risk?
About the Author
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.