option chain

Option Chain

A way of quoting options prices through a list of all of the options for a given security.

Notes:

For each underlying security, the option chain tells investors the various strike prices, expiration dates, and whether they are calls or puts.

See also: Call, Options Contract, Put, Spread, Strike price

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option chain

A listing of option premiums for all the options of a given security, including expiration dates, strike prices, and class (put or call).