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Definition of 'Omega'

A measure of the change in an option's value with respect to the percentage change in the underlying price. The omega gives option investors an idea of how the option price and the stock price that underlies it move together.

Omega is the third derivative of the option price, and the derivative of gamma.
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Investopedia explains 'Omega'

If the omega on a Ford call option is calculated to be 1.6%, then for every 1% change in the price of Ford the price of the call option will rise by 1.6%.

Also known as "speed".

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    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/Gulf-Oil-Spill-Collateral-Damage-HBHC-MSL-RUTH-OME-BYD0521.aspx
    ... Omega Protein Corp. (NYSE: OME) is a large producer of omega-3 fish oil, and it
    owns several facilities and operates fishing fleets in the Gulf of Mexico. ...

  • Amarin's Magic Pill

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    ... Data released by Amarin (Nasdaq:AMRN) on Monday morning indicates strong
    triglyceride-lowering potential for its purified EPA omega-3 pill, and a potential ...

  • CapitalSource Continues To Evolve

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/CapitalSource-Continues-To-Evolve-CSEOHINRFBRK.BLUK0727.aspx
    ... At the same time it announced a change in management, the company also announced
    a three-step deal to sell its 143 healthcare facilities to Omega Health Care ...

  • Stupid Athletes' Moves That Threatened Their Fortunes ...

    http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0310/Stupid-Athlete-Moves-That-Threatened-Their-Fortunes.aspx
    ... Phelps admitted his actions were "regrettable" and demonstrated "bad judgment."
    Speedo, a sportswear company, and Omega watches considered it a non-issue ...

  • 4 Promising Stocks From The Cooperman Portfolio

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2009/4-Promising-Stocks-From-The-Cooperman-Portfolio-NRF-GIVN-SLM-RIG-GS1109.aspx
    ... out four value investors operating today who've earned the right to be called "Graham
    & Dodders." One of them is Leon Cooperman, CEO of Omega Advisors, whose ...

  • 4 Stocks Enjoying News-Free Rallies

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/4-Stocks-Enjoying-News-Free-Rallies-OHI-APSG-NCTY-ADCT0713.aspx
    ... Mistakes. Double-Dip? What Double-Dip? Despite remaining in its back-and-forth
    mode since April, Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. (NYSE ...

  • 5 Stocks At 52-Week Highs

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    ... Copano Energy LLC(Nasdaq:CPNO), Oil & Gas Pipelines, 2.38B, $21.53-$36.71,
    $36.48. Omega Healthcare Investors Inc.(NYSE:OHI). Healthcare ...

  • Consolidation And Healthcare REITs

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/Consolidation-And-Healthcare-REITs-VTR-NHP-HCP-OHI-UHT-HCN0330.aspx
    ... be acquired. Some that have been mentioned are Omega Healthcare Investors
    (NYSE:OHI) or Universal Health Realty (NYSE:UHT). REITs ...

  • Eat Healthy And Save Money - Investopedia.com

    http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/1211/Eat-Healthy-And-Save-Money.aspx
    ... "Canned sardines are inexpensive but loaded with protein and heart-healthy omega
    3 fats, making it easy to get the recommended two servings per week of heart ...

  • The Long Term Play In Healthcare Facilities

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/The-Long-Term-Play-In-Healthcare-Facilities-VTR-MPW-SNH-HCP-HCN1006.aspx
    ... star rise. Stocks like Omega Healthcare (NYSE:OHI) offer big dividends
    and the stability of this macroeconomic trend. Investors ...

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