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Spraddle

An option combination, similar to a straddle, in which both the put and call legs have the same expiration date…

Stack

A position which is centered on a specific delivery or expiration date. For example, a futures position which consists of…

Setup Coupon Swap

An interest rate swap in which the notional principal increases over time according to a preset schedule. It is the…

Short Calendar Ratio Spread

A calendar ratio spread which involves buying short-term at-the-money options of the same type (both calls or both puts) and…

Short Diagonal Calendar Call Spread

A diagonal calendar call spread which is constructed by selling a long-term at-the-money call option and buying a short-term out-of-the-money…

Stock Index Futures Option

An option on a stock index futures which gives the purchaser the right, without the obligation, to trade the underlying…

EEP

It stands for early exercise premium; the difference between the premium (option price) of an American option and that of...

Early Exercise Premium

The difference between the premium (option price) of an American option and that of an otherwise identical European option. It...

Soft Commodity

A commodity that is obtained principally from agricultural or renewable sources, i.e., it is grown, not mined or extracted. Examples…

Short Stock

The act of selling shares of stock short. In other words, it involves the sale of shares not owned by…