Match these options terms to their definitions
- Open Interest – Number of open trade contracts
- Volatility or Vol – Fluctuations in equity prices
- Assignment – A notice to call/put sellers to fulfill an obligation
- Short the call or put contract – Call or Put Sellers
- Long the call or put contract – Call or Put Buyers
- Strike or Exercise Price – The price at which the underlying will be delivered
- Underlying – The asset to be purchased or sold
- Premium – The price of the option
The correct answer and explanation is:
Here are the correct matches:
- Open Interest – Number of open trade contracts
- Volatility or Vol – Fluctuations in equity prices
- Assignment – A notice to call/put sellers to fulfill an obligation
- Short the call or put contract – Call or Put Sellers
- Long the call or put contract – Call or Put Buyers
- Strike or Exercise Price – The price at which the underlying will be delivered
- Underlying – The asset to be purchased or sold
- Premium – The price of the option
Explanation
1. Open Interest: This represents the total number of outstanding option contracts that have not yet been settled or closed. It helps traders understand the liquidity and interest in a specific option.
2. Volatility (Vol): It measures the degree of price movement in the underlying asset. Higher volatility means larger price swings, which can increase option premiums.
3. Assignment: When a trader sells an option, they might be assigned if the buyer exercises their right. This forces the seller to either buy or sell the underlying asset at the strike price.
4. Short the Call or Put Contract: Selling a call or put means you are obligated to fulfill the contract if exercised. Call sellers may have to sell the underlying asset, while put sellers must buy it.
5. Long the Call or Put Contract: Buying a call gives the right to buy the underlying asset at the strike price, while buying a put gives the right to sell it.
6. Strike or Exercise Price: This is the pre-agreed price at which the option contract allows the buyer to buy or sell the underlying asset.
7. Underlying: This is the financial asset, such as a stock, ETF, or commodity, that the option derives its value from.
8. Premium: The amount paid by the buyer to the seller for the option contract, which varies based on volatility, time to expiration, and underlying price.
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