This gives investors a way to get exposure to the stock market gains without putting in the time or effort needed to pick individual stocks. (cnbc.com)
As the target date approaches and passes, the mix becomes more conservative, with the manager slowly reducing the portfolio's exposure to stocks in favor of bonds and money market investments. (fidelity.com)
Options contracts give buyers the opportunity to obtain significant exposure to a stock for a relatively small price. (investopedia.com)