The hedge ratio of an option is also called the option's

A) alpha.
B) beta.
C) sigma.
D) delta.
E) rho.

Hedge Ratio

A ratio used to measure the amount of exposure reduced by hedging, indicating the proportion of risk protected against price movements.

Delta

In the context of options and finance, delta measures the sensitivity of an option's price to changes in the price of the underlying asset.

Option's

Financial derivatives that grant the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a specified price before a certain date.