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The Options market is a segment of the financial market that allows investors to buy and sell options contracts. Options contracts are agreements between two parties that give the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a predetermined price on or before a specified date. Options are typically used to hedge against risk or to speculate on the price of an underlying asset. Options are divided into two main categories: calls and puts. A call option gives the buyer the right to buy the underlying asset at a predetermined price, while a put option gives the buyer the right to sell the underlying asset at a predetermined price. The price of the option is determined by the market price of the underlying asset, the time remaining until the expiration date, and the volatility of the underlying asset. The Options market is an important part of the financial market, providing investors with the ability to hedge against risk and speculate on the price of an underlying asset. Companies that operate in the Options market include the Chicago Board Options Exchange, the International Securities Exchange, and the Nasdaq Options Market. Show Less Read more