Comparation the risks European, American and Asian options.
Year: 2025
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Asset options are contracts that give the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on or before a specified date. They are important for several reasons, such as:1. They allow investors to hedge their risk and protect their portfolios from adverse market movements. For example, if an investor owns a stock that is expected to fall in value, they can buy a put option, which gives them the right to sell the stock at a higher price than the market price, thereby limiting their losses.2. They allow investors to speculate on future price movements of an asset and profit from their predictions. For example, if an investor expects the stock to rise in value, they can buy a call option, which gives them the right to buy the stock at a lower price than the market price, thereby increasing their profits.3. They offer investors more flexibility and leverage than trading the stock directly. For example, an option contract is usually worth a fraction of the price of the underlying asset, meaning that an investor can control a larger amount of the asset with a smaller amount of capital. Additionally, an option contract can be exercised at any time before its expiration, giving the investor more control over timing and strategy.
Authors: Rasulov A.S., Rakhmatov M.
Language: English
Subfield: Finance
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6893349300
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