Field of dreams?
Article Abstract:
Even experienced investors may be wary of investing in options, but they can be used in a number of ways including as a means of reducing risk levels. Traded options are either puts or calls, with put options granting the right to sell stocks at a set price up to a certain date, and call options offering the right to purchase certain stocks within a set period of time. Options holders do not have to exercise these rights if they do not wish to. Options tend to be worth more when there is a longer period prior to their expiry.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1999
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No holds barred
Article Abstract:
Volatility is important when assessing the price of traded option contracts. Traders and fund managers aim to identify contracts that are incorrectly priced. High-level mathematical skills may be used in models employed by professional investors. Estimates of volatility have to be accurate if the market is efficient. Investors should assess the risks that are being priced in by professionals. Efficient markets mean that profits cannot easily be obtained.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1999
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The right time
Article Abstract:
Issues relating to investments in traded options and the performance of the FTSE 100 index are examined in detail.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2001
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