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FREE Educational Option Software: MF Global Margin/Option Wizard by MF Global - Securities. MF Global - Securities is one of the most complete resources for options traders on the web. This new proprietary software allows you to explore in-depth initial margin calculations on over 21 option strategies. Features: works with equities and indexes, easy to use screens, step-by-step calculations and strategy details. The Option Pricing calculator employs the Cox-Ross-Rubenstein binomial approximation to the Black-Scholes option-pricing model for its theoretical calculations. It is intended to assist individuals in learning how options work, and provides a tool for developing a basic understanding of option pricing. You will learn the principal factors affecting an option's price and how a change in any one of them may affect that price. This unique program will benefit both the novice and professional option trader. The margin calculator uses MF Global - Securities' firm margin requirements and therefore should only be used for educational purposes. |