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OPEN OUTCRY

When floor traders agree on terms by communication or hand signals.

OPTION METHOD

When the exposure is measured through an option price framework.

ODD LOT

An irregular size lot of goods sold in retail stores that does not fit the standard lot size.

ODD LOT THEORY

The theory that a new peak is being reached if odd lots are becoming more common for the company.

OVERBOUGHT

A market flooded with buyers for a short period of time.

OLIGOPOLY

A market with very few sellers controling the price.

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