Successful participation in derivatives begins with understanding the structure that supports market activity. Traders who ...

Discover what an opening transaction is and how it establishes positions in options and derivatives markets. Learn about buying to open, selling to open, and more.

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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 ...

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