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The difference between financial option contract and financial futures contract
(1) Different futures objects can be various financial instruments but not options; But the subject matter of the option can be futures.

(2) The symmetry of investors' rights and obligations is different, and the rights and obligations of futures buyers and sellers are equal; However, the option buyer has the right but no obligation to exercise it, and the seller has the obligation but no right to exercise it.

(3) Performance guarantee: both parties of different futures pay margin options, and the seller pays margin.

(4) Different cash flows

(5) The profit and loss characteristics are different. There is no limit to futures profit or loss. Limited profit can be limited or unlimited.

(6) The function and effect of hedging are different.