1.   In the same way that cash flows may be anticipated, the value of the existing portfolio or investment may be secured by buying put options.

2.   He can however close out the position by simply buying an option of exactly the same description as the one he had previously sold.

3.   An investor who bought an option on the index would never have to pay more than the original premium if the option became worthless.

4.   An option gives the holder the right, though not the obligation to buy an option at a certain price.

5.   Another would be to buy put options, which give the owner the right to sell at a certain price for a limited time.

6.   Anyone who bought those options Friday more than tripled their investment.

7.   As part of its shifting strategy, Barrick also bought options on gold that will allow it to benefit more from a smaller rally in gold.

8.   Because they are highly leveraged, investors can buy several options for the price of, say, one Blue Chip share of stock.

9.   Better yet, buy the options, which cost less and tend to attract less attention by regulators.

10.   Better yet, buy the options, which cost less and tend to attract less regulatory scrutiny.