Atlas Options

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Definition of 'Atlas Options'

An equity-based exotic option from the family of mountain range options. Atlas options have a payout that is based on the performance of the underlying securities, which are stocks. At maturity, some of the best- and worst-performing stocks are removed from this group of underlying securities, at which point the payout is calculated on the remainder of the securities.

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Investopedia explains 'Atlas Options'

Atlas options are typically only traded by sophisticated institutional investors who have the resources and risk tolerance to accept what can be an extremely complex security. As the time to maturity draws nearer, the price or value of an Atlas option may become more readily apparent as the top and bottom performers clearly separate themselves from the rest of the pack. These options were first introduced in the late 1990s, and were made up of European-based equities. Most are created as call options, with long terms to maturity.
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  • Say Hello To Atlas Resource Partners

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/Say-Hello-To-Atlas-Resource-Partners-ATLS-APL-KWK-RRC1026.aspx
    ... Say Hello To Atlas Resource Partners. ... After the deal closes in early 2012, Atlas
    Energy will continue to own approximately 78.4% of the MLP. ...

  • Atlas Air Flying Higher Now

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/Atlas-Air-Flying-Higher-Now-AAWW-UAL-LUV-ODFL-UNP-FDX-UPS0217.aspx
    ... Atlas Air Flying Higher Now. ... The Quarter That Was By almost every measure, Atlas
    ended the year on a solid note or at least did so relative to expectations. ...

  • Terex Reshapes For The Future

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/Terex-Reshapes-For-The-Future-TEX-BUCY-CAT-DE0315.aspx
    ... This week, global construction manufacturing firm Terex (NYSE:TEX) announced it
    was selling its Atlas Heavy Construction Equipment division located in Germany. ...

  • Say Hello To The Collingwood Shale

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/Say-Hello-To-The-Collingwood-Shale-ATLS-ECA-BBEP-KWK0518.aspx
    ... Atlas Energy (Nasdaq:ATLS) also has acreage here and calls the play the Collingwood
    Utica Shale, as the Utica Shale is also present at a shallower depth on the ...

  • The Collingwood Shale Gets Its Footing

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/The-Collingwood-Shale-Gets-Its-Footing-ECA-ATLS-BBEP0907.aspx
    ... Atlas Energy plans to drill and complete two horizontal wells into the Collingwood ...
    conference call that the company was "evaluating a number of options on how ...

  • Natural Gas Bulls Get Restless

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/Natural-Gas-Bulls-Get-Restless-KWK-XCO-ATLS-CVX1115.aspx
    ... Atlas Energy has substantial assets in the Appalachian Basin, including hundreds
    of ... Other Options Other possible candidates for buyouts include any exploration ...

  • Niobrara Formation Gaining Momentum

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/Niobrara-Formation-Gaining-Momentum-EOG-CHK-MDU-SM-CRZO0518.aspx
    ... in the area, only that the company's leases are five years with options to extend. ...
    NYSE:SM) has 25,000 net acres in the Niobrara, and just spud the Atlas 1-19H ...

  • 4 Stocks Starting 2012 with Strength

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/moneyshow/4StocksStarting2012withStrength.aspx
    ... They have huge volume, and huge option interest, so that you can easily
    trade options with them. ... Steve Burns: Atlas Pipeline (APL). ...

  • The Profit's In The Pipeline

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2009/The-Profits-in-the-Pipeline-AHD-OKE-OKS-EPD-TPP0803.aspx
    ... IN PICTURES: Retire A Millionaire In 10 Steps The Whole World in his Hands Atlas
    Pipeline Holdings LP (NYSE:AHD) is one company in the industry that has seen ...

  • The Utica Shale Gains Ground

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/The-Utica-Shale-Gains-Ground-TLM-FST-RRC-ATLS0907.aspx
    ... Atlas Energy (Nasdaq:ATLS) is also starting to develop the Utica Shale on its
    acreage in Western Pennsylvania. Atlas Energy is planning ...

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