Tag: TI

  • Time Decay

    Concept of Time Decay in Futures TradingIn this context of financial law, the following is a definition of Time Decay: The tendency of an option to decline in value as the expiration date approaches, especially if the price of the underlying instrument is exhibiting low volatility. See Time Value

  • Time Spread

    Concept of Horizontal Spread (also called Time Spread or Calendar Spread) in Futures TradingIn this context of financial law, the following is a definition of Horizontal Spread (also called Time Spread or Calendar Spread): An option spread involving the simultaneous purchase and sale of options […]

  • Tie Out

    Concept of Tie Out in the context of derivatives contract, by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA): The process where bronze records are matched in the DTCC Trade Information Warehouse. These matched trades are not legally binding and are known as bronze records as opposed […]

  • Time Value

    Concept of Time Value in Futures TradingIn this context of financial law, the following is a definition of Time Value: That portion of an option’s premium that exceeds the intrinsic value. The time value of an option reflects the probability that the option will move into-the-money. Therefore, […]

  • Tick

    Concept of Tick in Futures TradingIn this context of financial law, the following is a definition of Tick: Refers to a minimum change in price up or down. An up-tick means that the last trade was at a higher price than the one preceding it. A down-tick means that the last price was lower than…