When most investors picture losing money in the market, they imagine one bad bet — a stock collapse or market downturn. In reality, many investors lose money in a slower, more insidious way: through their broker’s repeated failed options trades.
Options are complex financial instruments. Used carefully, they can serve a purpose in a well-balanced portfolio. But when brokers misuse them, they can drain an account over time. We often describe this as “death by a thousand cuts.” Each failed trade may seem small, but over weeks, months, and years, the cumulative damage can devastate retirement savings and long-term security.
Brokers are obligated to recommend only investments suitable for their clients’ objectives, risk tolerance, and financial situation. For most investors, high-frequency options trading is far too risky.
If your broker engaged in this activity without your approval or without fully explaining the risks, they may have violated their duties. In many cases, this type of conduct rises to the level of churning, which is prohibited under securities laws.
If repeated failed options trades have eroded your account, you may have the right to recover losses through FINRA arbitration or other legal remedies.
ChapmanAlbin represents investors nationwide who have been harmed by brokers prioritizing their own interests over their clients. We analyze trading patterns, identify misconduct, and fight to recover losses.
Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation to determine if your options losses are recoverable.
Step 1.
Talk to an Experienced Attorney Today
Call and speak to one of our attorneys* for a no-cost consultation to discuss your situation, answer your questions, and help you determine the next steps. This call usually takes about 15 minutes, but we are happy to talk to you as long as you would like!
Step 2.
Quick Review of Your Paperwork
If we think you might have a case, we will need to review a few basic documents. If we determine you have a case, then you will have the option to hire us as your attorneys to pursue it.
Step 3.
Signed Attorney/Client Agreement
If you decide to hire us to pursue your case, we will have you sign an attorney-client agreement so we can begin the process of trying to recover your losses.*
*In the vast majority of cases, our agreement is contingent – meaning you won’t owe us any money unless we recover money for you.
