Equity Options
Key Concepts
Introduction
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Equity Options are a financial derivative that gives the holder the right (but not the obligation) to buy or sell the underlying Equity, such as Apple, at the stated exercise price. This page explains the basics of Equity Option data in the Research Environment. To get some data, see Universes or Individual Contracts. For more information about the specific datasets we use, see the US Equity Options and US Equity Option Universe dataset listings.