option value
81Exotic option — In finance, an exotic option is a derivative which has features making it more complex than commonly traded products (vanilla options). These products are usually traded over the counter (OTC), or are embedded in structured notes.Consider an… …
82Digital artifactual value — is a preservation term that refers to the intrinsic value of a digital object, rather than the informational content of the object. There are currently no established standards for what constitutes digital artifactual value. Nonetheless, born… …
83Par value — Par value, in finance and accounting, means stated value or face value. From this comes the expressions at par (at the par value), over par (over par value) and under par (under par value). The term par value has several meanings depending on… …
84Everest Option — A type of exotic equity option belonging to a class known as mountain range options. The value of an Everest option is based on a basket of underlying securities, as opposed to the typical listed option which has just one underlying asset.… …
85unapproved share option scheme — A share option scheme that is not Inland Revenue approved. One of the major reasons for using an unapproved scheme is to enable the company to grant an option at a subscription price below the market value of the shares and to avoid the ₤30,000… …
86Writing An Option — The expression writing an option refers to the act of selling an option. An option is the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a particular trading instrument at a specified price, on or before its expiration. When someone writes (or… …
87in-the-money option — An option having intrinsic value. A call option is in the money if its strike price is below the current price of the underlying futures contract. A put option is in the money if its strike price is above the current price of the underlying… …
88approved executive share option scheme — Approved Executive Share Option Scheme/Selective Share Option Scheme A share option scheme approved by the Inland Revenue under the provisions of the Income and Corporations Taxes Act 1988. These types of schemes are by far the most flexible of… …
89out-of-the-money option — An option with no intrinsic value, i.e., a call whose strike price is above the current futures price or a put whose strike price is below the current futures price. Chicago Board of Trade glossary A call option is out of the money if the strike… …
90stock option — an option giving the holder, usually an officer or employee, the right to buy stock of the issuing corporation at a specific price within a stated period. [1940 45] * * * Contractual agreement entitling the holder to buy or sell a share of stock… …
