Options Welcome to the mysmp.com options trading education center. Now, more than ever, is an extremely important time for traders to learn what option trading is all about and also to understand how they can use options to help control risk during times of heightened volatility. While many traders use option contracts to help mitigate risk, others will use them to speculate on volatility and direction. Whatever type of trader you may be, it is important to understand your risk profile and investment objectives before selecting...