Derivatives are financial contracts. Their value comes from an underlying asset. The asset can be a stock, index, commodity or currency. Traders do not buy the asset directly. They trade on expected ...

As new traders flood the market, a return to the basics may help novices understand the fundamentals of options trading. Stock options are contracts that represent the right to buy (or sell) shares of ...

Derivative trading has become a major part of the stock market, with investors using it not only for profits but also for hedging risks. In India, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock ...

The share of trading volume in S&P 500-linked options contracts on the verge of expiration surged to a fresh record high in May, marking the latest milestone in the growth of one of Wall Street’s most ...

Overall option-market activity eased in May, but popular '0DTE' contracts saw their strongest monthly volume on record The share of trading volume in S&P 500-linked options contracts on the verge of ...