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Option Greeks – Theta

Option Greeks – Theta This article written by Akshit GUPTA (ESSEC Business School, Master in Management, 2019-2022) presents the technical subject of theta, an option Greek used in option pricing and hedging to deal with he passing of time. Introduction … Continue reading

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Option Greeks – Vega

Option Greeks – Vega This article written by Akshit GUPTA (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2019-2022) explains the technical subject of vega, the option Greek used in option pricing and hedging to take into account … Continue reading

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Option Greeks – Gamma

Option Greeks – Gamma This article written by Akshit GUPTA (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2019-2022) presents the technical subject of gamma, an option Greek used in option hedging. Introduction Gamma is a type of … Continue reading

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Option Greeks – Delta

Option Greeks – Delta This article written by Akshit GUPTA (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2019-2022) presents the technical subject of delta, an option Greek used in option pricing and hedging. Introduction Option Greeks are … Continue reading

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Understanding financial derivatives: options

In this article, Alexandre VERLET (ESSEC Business School, Master in Management, 2017-2021) explains why financial markets invented options and how they function. A historical perspective on options The history of options is surrounded by legends.. This story is linked to … Continue reading

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Options

Options This article written by Akshit GUPTA (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2019-2022) presents an introduction to Options. Introduction Options is a type of derivative which gives the buyer of the option contract the right, … Continue reading

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History of Options Markets

History of the options markets This article written by Akshit GUPTA (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2019-2022) presents an introduction to the History of the Options markets. Introduction Options are a type of derivative contracts … Continue reading

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