Technical Analysis
Using charts and charting techniques and indicators (such as prices, volume, moving averages, stochastics etc) to evaluate future likely price
Using charts and charting techniques and indicators (such as prices, volume, moving averages, stochastics etc) to evaluate future likely price
The fair value calculation of an option using a pricing technique such as Black-Scholes options pricing formula.
The sensitivity of an option price to the variable of time. Remember that options only have a finite life (until
The least amount of price movement recorded in a security. Currently the lowest being 1/32, however moves to decimalisation will
The price of an option less its intrinsic value. Out of the Money Options are entire made up of Extrinsic
A short term government debt security with a maturity of no more than 1 year. The interest charged on these
A fixed interest US government debt security with 10 years or more to maturity.
A fixed interest US government debt security with between 1 to 10 years to maturity.
The third Friday in March, June, September and December when US stock options, index options and futures contracts all expire