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Calendar Strangle

An option trading strategy (specifically a calendar spread) which is constructed by buying a far-expiration-month strangle and simultaneously selling a...

Greexotics

The greeks of exotic derivatives- such as exotic options, exotic swaps, etc. Greexotics (or exotic greeks) measure the sensitivity of...

Exotic Greeks

The greeks of exotic derivatives- such as exotic options, exotic swaps, etc. Exotic greeks measure the sensitivity of exotic derivatives...

Lookback Period

With respect to option contracts and other types of derivatives, it is the period of time during which the holder...

Lookback Price Option

A lookback option which gives the holder the right to retroactively cash in the contract at the highest value it...

Lookback Option

A call or put option whereby the holder has the retroactive right to purchase (if a call) or sell (if a put) the underlying...

Exercise Period

In general, it is the span of time during which a derivative (e.g., an option) can be exercised. For example,...

Window Period

A period of time over the lifespan of a derivative contract that is part of several periods over which the...

Moving Strike Option

An option that is composed of a sequence of forward-starting options. The option’s strike price for the next maturity date...

Forward Swaption

An option that gives its holder the right, without the obligation, to enter into a forward swap at a given...