October 22, 2009
Since when has the "average Joe", not institutions or professional tader, been able to trade options?
Timothy H asked:
For example, since what date/from what broker (online) has the average Joe been able to trade options. For hedging and speculation… Sources please, it's for a research paper. Thanks!
For example, since what date/from what broker (online) has the average Joe been able to trade options. For hedging and speculation… Sources please, it's for a research paper. Thanks!
Comments on Since when has the "average Joe", not institutions or professional tader, been able to trade options?
Sine 1920's
These were called convential options, the strike price was set at time of purchase along with the expiration date.
You can contact SIAC or the New York Institute of Finance for more particulars
I am a average joe, have been trading commodities for 40 years now.