A derivative contract granting its owner the right, but not the obligation to buy (for a call option) or sell (for a put option)...
A variant on a bear put spread, and a strategy similar to the bull ratio spread in almost all aspects...
The up-front price a put option buyer (long) pays to a put option seller (short) against the right to exercise...
The maximum number of option contracts that an investor can hold on one side of the market. Accordingly, long calls...
Generally speaking, it is the price at which a derivative contract can be exercised by the holder or the buyer....
The fixed price at which the underlying asset of an option contract may be bought or sold. For example, the...
It usually equals the position limit. However, by definition, it is the maximum number of option contracts that can be...
An option that can only be exercised on expiration date. An American option, in contrast, may be exercised at any...
A call or put option whereby the holder has the retroactive right to purchase (if a call) or sell (if...
A risk reversal that allows investors to avoid paying a premium for an option. In this option strategy, the premium...