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Options and Futures

LEAPS

Welcome to the world of finance, where we will explore the concept of Long-Term Equity Anticipation Securities or LEAPS. These are essentially long-term options for stocks or indexes, with expiration dates that can extend up to three years ahead. LEAPS are available in two variations - calls and puts. Let's delve deeper into their significance and how they operate.

Back Months

Bull One who believes prices will move higher. At the heart of the financial market lies the concept of futures and options. These are contracts that allow an investor to bu...

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Premium (options)

Let's discuss the two key components that make up an options price: intrinsic value and time value. The premium, often referred to as time value, is a crucial factor in dete...

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Time-Stamp

In the world of finance, there is a crucial step in the order-routing process called time-stamping. This involves recording the exact time an order is received on the tradin...

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Selling Hedge or Short Hedge

In the realm of finance, it is common practice for individuals to sell futures contracts as a form of protection against potential price declines of commodities that will be...

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