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What is Index?
Index A statistical measure tracking the performance of a group of assets. Major indices include the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Russell 2000. Index options (like SPX) are cash-settled and European-style, while ETF options (like SPY) are physically settled and American-style.
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A statistical measure tracking the performance of a group of assets. Major indices include the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Russell 2000. Index options (like SPX) are cash-settled and European-style, while ETF options (like SPY) are physically settled and American-style.
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The S&P 500 index tracks 500 large-cap US stocks. SPX options settle in cash, while SPY ETF options deliver shares.
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