There have been options traded on the Australian share market since the 1960’s, and they are still big business today. Exchange traded options ( ETO’s ) became very popular in the 70’s, as these allowed a greater number of traders to enter the market. So why are options so popular? Options provide a variety of benefits over ordinary shares, which, when used correctly, can drastically reduce the risks involved in owning shares.
But before we understand how options can help us, it is necessary to know what an option is.
An option is a contract between two parties regarding the price direction of a particular share. One party believes the price of the share is going to rise in a certain time, the other believes the price is going to fall in that time. Depending on which direction each party believes the price is going to go, they will either buy or sell an option.
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