Optical illusions
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Traded options are a way of betting on events occurring and the stake is lost if such events do not occur. There are call options which are options to buy shares, and put options which are options to sell shares. Underlying prices and time left until the options expire will both affect prices of options. Options can be used to protect against movements in share prices and to gain exposure to shares in case of rises. They offer flexibility to investors. There are brokers who specialize in options and they can provide advice for investors.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1997
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Traded options: arm yourself with knowledge
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Options offer UK investors the right to purchase or dispose of a set amount of a security, and they are usually traded in contracts of which may comprise 1,000 shares. Call options give the opportunity to purchase securities and put options give the opportunity to sell securities. New investors should invest in options linked to shares with which they are familiar and which have a low volatility rate. The options should have six months or over until their expiry date.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1996
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The costs you can't avoid
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There is a restricted number of brokers prepared to deal with UK private investors buying and selling options. Options quotes tend to have wide spreads and investors also have to pay commission charges. Charges levied by execution-only brokers are lower but novice investors may be wise to start with an advisory service and then switch to an execution-only service. Investors can obtain training from a number of sources including brokers and Liffe.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1996
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