OTC options are customized, exotic derivatives traded off-exchange in private deals. Discover their differences from standard options and the potential risks involved.

In my recent story about "zero days to expiration" options, I focused primarily on the danger of this risky part of the market. But the piece generated a lot of member questions about options in ...

Counterparty risk is the chance that the other party in a financial transaction may not meet their obligations. It can occur in loans, derivatives and trading contracts with banks, insurers, or other ...