For most investors, options are very risky and cause them to lose money. If you do trade options, remember to think long-term. Don’t panic when your options settle during weekends when the market is closed. This week on InvestED, Phil and Danielle discuss a tragic event that happened to an investor recently, and explain why if you don’t understand options, you should not trade them.

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