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Investors Rush to Purchase Defensive Puts, Pricey Insurance for Recent Market Volatility.

Authors :
Sears, Steven M.
Source :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition. 10/19/2000, Vol. 236 Issue 77, pC20. 0p.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Reports on the status of the United States options market as of October 19, 2000. Definition of a put; Reason for the interest of people in the market to sell contracts to dealers; Impact of moves in stock prices; Status of the Chicago Board Options Exchange's Market Volatility Index.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00999660
Volume :
236
Issue :
77
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
3698259