Options market
Option
Section titled OptionQuick definition
Section titled Quick definitionAn option is a financial contract that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset (like stocks or cryptocurrency) at a specific price (called the strike price) before or on a certain date (called Expiry date). There are two types of options:
- Call option: Gives the holder the right to buy the asset.
- Put option: Gives the holder the right to sell the asset.
Options are often used for hedging risk or for speculation on price movements.
Option chain
Section titled Option chainAn option chain is a table or list that displays all available options contracts for a particular asset, such as a stock or cryptocurrency, at various strike prices and expiration dates. It provides details for both call options and put options, allowing traders to compare pricing and make informed decisions.
Properties:
Section titled Properties:- Implied Volatility
- Greeks
- Open Interest
- Strike Price
- Index Price
- Mark Price
- Contract Size and Expiry
- Trade Data
- Order Book Data