Option

 

An option is a derivative investment which gives the right to buy or sell financial instruments for a specific price within a specified time. There are two types of options - call options and put options. A call option gives the option to buy at a specific price and a put option gives the right to sell at a specific price. Options can expire if they are not exercised before option term ends (expiration date), making them worthless.

Related Concepts: Black-Scholes Call Derivative Over-the-counter Put Strike Price   Available Positions Related to Option: Alternative Investments jobs Asset & Investment Management jobs Securities Trading & Brokerage jobs

Relevant Functional Areas: Alternative Investments Asset Management Institutional Investment Management Sales & Trading Securities Trading & Brokerage   Related Job Titles: Buy-side Research Investment Strategist Trader Wholesaler   Synonyms: Bond Option Interest Rate Option Stock Option