What does Long Dated Options mean ?

Long-dated options are contracts that have a maturity of at least 3 years. Other features of long-dated options are the same as monthly contracts.

What happens to long-dated options?

Long-dated options expire the last Thursday in each month. If Thursday is a holiday, the expiry date is the previous trading day.

What are the advantages of long-dated options?

Options that are long-dated offer substantial benefits such as-

• Long-term exposure to a stock or an index for a trader.
• You can hedge your equity position long-term.
• This reduces risk by allowing traders stay invested for longer periods of time.