Beyond the Basics II: Comparing ETF & Index Options

The options market features a variety of products, including many listed options on exchange-traded funds and indexes. This rebroadcast from the OIC webinar program will review these option types for investors and discuss how they compare and contrast.

(8:14) - What's an Index?
(13:00) - Index Options Compared with Equity and ETF Options
(20:27) - Cash vs. Physical Settlement
(29:43) - European vs American-Style Exercise
(39:49) - Indices as Portfolio-Protection Tool