How do dividend rates affect option premiums?
Higher dividend rate; lower Call premium
Higher dividend rate; higher Put premium
Hod do interest rates affect option premiums?
Higher interest rate; higher call premium
Higher interest rate; lower put premium
To establish a contract, what does the HOLDER do?
Makes an OPENING PURCHASE
If holder trades contract to someone, what does he do?
Closes position with a CLOSING SALE
To establish a contract, what does the WRITER do?
Makes an OPENING SALE of contract
If writer trades the contract to someone, what does he do?
Makes a CLOSING PURCHASE
What is the maximum loss for the HOLDER of any options contract?
The premiums paid