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Chooser Option

An option that gives its holder the right to decide before maturity whether to go with it as a call...

Vomma

An option sensitivity measure (a second-order greek) that captures the second order sensitivity of an option to the volatility of...

Put CDS

A CDS option (option on a credit default swap) that grants the holder the right to sell credit protection on...

Put CAPS

A CAPS “option” in which a maximum level is placed on the payout in the form of a specified points...

Call CAPS

A CAPS “option” in which a maximum level is placed on the payout in the form of a specified points...

Abandonment Option

A real option which allows for the termination of an investment at a stage earlier than originally planned or agreed....

Nominal Exercise Price

The exercise price of an option whose underlying is a Ginnie Mae certificate. This price is equal to the dollar...

Amortizing Option

An option whose underlying asset is an interest rate (hence called: an interest rate option) or an interest rate swap...

Option-Adjusted Convexity

A measure of a bond's convexity which takes into account the convexity of options embedded within the bond. It captures...

Option-Adjusted DV01

With respect to bonds, it is the bond dollar value of one basis point (0.01%) adjusted with an embedded option...