VRT October 18th Options Begin Trading

Investors in Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT) saw new options begin trading today, for the October 18th expiration. One of the key data points that goes into the price an option buyer is willing to pay, is the time value, so with 88 days until expiration the newly trading contracts represent a potential opportunity for sellers of puts or calls to achieve a higher premium than would be available for the contracts with a closer expiration..