Put-Call Ratio

What Does Put-Call Ratio Mean?
A ratio of the trading volume of put options to call options. It is used to gauge investor sentiment.

Investopedia explains Put-Call Ratio
For example, a high volume of puts compared to calls indicates a bearish sentiment in the market.

Filed Under: Derivatives, Options, Technical Analysis

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