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Options FAQ: What are LEAPS® and how do they differ from standard options?

Weeklys and LEAPS

LEAPS® (Long-Term Equity AnticiPation Securities SM) are options with expiration dates extending beyond one year. While they share the same specifications as shorter-term options, their extended lifespan often comes with higher premiums.

In this video, we’ll cover:

  • What LEAPS are and how they differ from standard options
  • Sensitivity to the option Greek
  • LEAPS strategies for hedging or stock substitution

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