Ali Hussain has a background that consists of a career in finance with large financial institutions and in journalism covering business. Thomas J Catalano is a CFP and Registered Investment Adviser ...

Yes, the simplest derivative investment allows individuals to buy or sell what is known as an option on a security. An option is a contract to buy or sell a specific financial product. Various ...

We are about to defend, and in some cases praise, the use of leverage and derivatives in managing a pension plan. Although that may seem like a fool’s errand given the devastating financial crisis we ...