Options are a form of derivative security that gives the investor the contractual right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a certain underlying asset (a stock or index) at a specific price on or before a certain date. There are many types of options strategies that can be employed, and many of them involve a great degree of risk. It is best to consult with a Stock Options Attorney if you see a significant amount of investment loss.
Not all options strategies are suitable for all investors. Because of the enormous risk of investment losses that can be associated with options trading, brokerage firms are required to perform due diligence to make sure that options trading is suitable for the investor before the brokerage firm permits the options trading to take place.
Did your stockbroker convince you to take inordinate risks by purchasing unsuitable stock options? Talk to a securities arbitration attorney at Dimond Kaplan & Rothstein, P.A.
Unfortunately, brokerage firms often permit risky options trading in customer accounts where the customer is either unwilling or unable to accept the risk of loss associated with the options trading. If you lost money with options trading — perhaps even unauthorized trading— the law offices of Dimond Kaplan & Rothstein, P.A., in Miami, West Palm Beach, Los Angeles, and New York may be able to help you recover your investment losses through securities arbitration or securities litigation.
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