LIFFE, but not as we know it
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The London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange (Liffe) has seen major changes in 1999, such as changes in management, a drop in numbers of staff, and usage of electronic trading for most contracts. Investors who are interested in trading in options should select an appropriate broker, since some brokers avoid this investment vehicle. Investors may benefit from using a specialist. There is a wide variation in charges, which may involve a flat fee or a percentage.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1999
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Floating like a butterfly
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There are a number of different types of options and they may have exotic names such as butterflies and straddles. Option writers sell options, while naked options are written without cash or stock to deliver should the option be exercised. This practice could lead to unlimited loss. Risks can be tailored by employing more than one option at the same time. Option purchases can also be combined with equivalent deals involving the underlying stocks.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1997
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Take a risk
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Options can involve risk, as is apparent from the problems which affected Barings, but they can also bring benefits. Call options allow buyers to purchase stocks at a set price during a set period, and the longer they have before expiry, the more valuable they are. Options can supply geared, and can be used to hedge against price movements. The value of options thus goes beyond speculation, though investors should be careful of overhedging.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1997
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