Open interest is the total number of outstanding derivative contracts, such as options or futures that have not been settled for an asset.
The total Open Interest does not count, nor does total of every buy and sell contract. Instead, Open Interest provides a more accurate picture
of the options trading activity, and whether money flows into the futures and options market are increasing or decreasing.
Open interest is the total number of outstanding derivative contracts, such as options or futures that have not been settled for an asset. The total Open Interest does not count, nor does total of every buy and sell contract. Instead, Open Interest provides a more accurate picture of the options trading activity, and whether money flows into the futures and options market are increasing or decreasing.