A comprehensive overview of S&P 500 Index Options, which are financial derivatives based on the S&P 500 Index used to derive the VIX, their types, applications, and historical significance.
Index Options are derivative securities that allow investors to trade in a particular market or industry group without having to buy all the individual stocks. They are available on several exchanges including New York, American, and Chicago Board Options exchanges.
Comprehensive guide on index options, detailing their nature as financial derivatives, how they function based on benchmark indices, types, historical context, examples, and applicability in modern finance.
