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Option seriesA specific option defined by its underlying stock, exercise price, expiry date and type. The 'BTR August 360 call' is an example of an option series.Option seriesA group of options on the same underlying security with the same exercise price and maturity month.Option series Similar MatchesTraditional optionsTraditional optionsOptions on shares which, unlike traded options, are not transferable and must be exercised on specific dates. In order to make a profit, the owner of the options has to purchase them (assuming the option price is attractive on the relevant date) and then sell them on the market. Single optionSingle optionA single put option or call option, as opposed to a spread or straddle, which involves multiple puts and calls. European optionEuropean optionOption that may be exercised only at the expiration date. Related: American option. Options Clearing Corporation (OCC)Options Clearing Corporation (OCC)Applies to derivative products. Financial institution that is the actual issuer and guarantor of all listed option contracts. Nonqualifying stock optionNonqualifying stock optionAn employee stock option that does not satisfy IRS qualifying rules and therefore is liable for taxation upon exercise . Further SuggestionsArbitrage free option pricing modelsOption writer Call an option Put option Settlement options Binomial option pricing model Irrational call option Option seller Qualifying stock option Sellers option equity options Option mutual fund Liquid yield option note (LYON) Call option American style option Index option European Options Exchange (EOE) FLEX Options Optional payment bond Conditional call options Class of Options Basket options Option agreement lapsed option Covered or hedge option strategies |
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