Introduction to Options
Lindsey Matthews
30 years: Risk management & derivatives trading
In this video, on derivatives, Lindsey explains short options positions, four simple break-even graphs, the concept of asymmetry and a straddle trade.
In this video, on derivatives, Lindsey explains short options positions, four simple break-even graphs, the concept of asymmetry and a straddle trade.
Introduction to Options
15 mins 40 secs
This video gives an insight into the conditions under which options traders exercise long/short put and call options, and the favourable conditions for straddle traders.
Key learning objectives:
Define short/long call and put options, and state when an options trader will exercise them
What are asymmetric payoffs?
What is a straddle trade?
Lindsey Matthews
09:04
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