Chicago Board of Options Exchange,

Topic 1: Web Field Trip First visit the Chicago Board of Options webpage. This is the homepage for the Chicago Board of Options Exchange, the largest options exchange in the world. While the site is interesting in its own right, of particular interest are the market description and education sections. Click on the “Trading Resources” then, “CBOE TV” and finally, “Partner Content.” Here you will find lots of interesting information about the CBOE in two interesting videos. Watch “Options Trading: The Beginning” and “Options Trading: The Basics of Pricing.” Answer the following on the

Discussion Board:

• What information do the videos provide regarding the creation of the CBOE and the pricing of options contracts?