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A binary option is one which pays out either a fixed amount, or nothing, depending on the price of the underlying asset at the maturity date. | A binary option is one which pays out either a fixed amount, or nothing, depending on the price of the underlying asset at the maturity date. | ||
Binary options are sometimes known as 'all or nothing' options. | |||
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Latest revision as of 14:18, 8 October 2020
A binary option is one which pays out either a fixed amount, or nothing, depending on the price of the underlying asset at the maturity date.
Binary options are sometimes known as 'all or nothing' options.