Tag
#derivatives
6 words tagged “derivatives”
Witching hour
noun
The last hour of trading on options-expiry days, when prices go feral.
puts
noun
Options that profit when a stock's price goes down.
strike
noun
The price at which an option can be exercised.
calls
noun
Options that profit when a stock's price goes up.
quad witching
noun
The simultaneous quarterly expiration of four derivative types.
leverage
noun
Borrowed money or derivatives that magnify gains and losses.