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Some terms you need to know to navigate derivatives

June 5, 2011January 19, 2012 Dorothy Zhang 0 Comment Arbitrage, Call option, Derivatives, Futures contract, Going long, Going short, In-the-money, limit-down, Limit-up, Margin call, Open interest, Options contract, Out-of-the-money, Over-the-counter, Put option, Strike Price, Volume

Derivatives can seem intimidating, but with a little bit of knowledge you can begin to navigate this important corner of the investment world. Here are some common terms in the futures and options markets to help get you going.