How does trading options on a single stock differ from trading a basket of 500 or even 2,000? Is it just settlement style and exercise/ assignment limitations – or are there other market nuances investors should be aware of? Join seasoned options pros Mark Benzaquen and Roma Colwell as they discuss the differences (and similarities) of trading index options versus their single-stock counterparts. Topics to be addressed include:
- Cash-settlement vs. physical delivery
- AM vs. PM settlement
- European vs. American-style exercise
- Using index options for portfolio protection
The Options Insider Radio Network