Options Glossary

Glossary: Underlying

Last Updated: February 21, 2015

Glossary

Underlying

What Does Underlying Mean in Options Trading?

The underlying of an option contract is the stock, ETF, commodity or index that the options trade against. The price movement and volatility of the underlying affects the pricing of the option throughout its lifespan.

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