Security Definition Dialog Box: Option Detail

  1. Click the Option type arrow to select Call or Put.

  2. In the Expiration Date box, enter (or use the calendar icon to select) the date this option expires.

  3. In the Underlying security symbol box, enter the ticker of the underlying security.

  4. In the Strike price box, enter the strike price for this option. This field is numeric with up to 5 digits and 4 decimals.

  5. In the Contract size box, enter the contract size of this option. This field is numeric with up to 5 digits. Default is 100.

  6. Click the Underlying security type arrow to select the security type of the underlying security. Selections include values of predefined and user-defined security types.

  7. Click on the Basic or Price Information tabs to enter in more data on this security.

  8. To save this security and enter a new one, click . To save this security and close the dialog box, click .