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Tinkerz1
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Drift in Options and Stocks

December 26th, 2011, 6:40 pm

What is the Drift in Options and Drift in Stocks.I would like to understand what drift refers tooMany ThanksTinkerz
 
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bwarren
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Drift in Options and Stocks

December 26th, 2011, 7:15 pm

Drift is the expected return.
 
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Drift in Options and Stocks

December 26th, 2011, 10:19 pm

Specifically, it is the component of expected return on an asset from its price appreciation. In addition, you may get a contribution from dividends or other cash payouts.