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Options & Futures Risk Arrays (OFRA)

OCC generates and distributes Options and Futures Risk Array (OFRA) parameter files that contain the product specifications, calculation parameters, and profit and loss arrays for certain exchange-traded futures and options cleared by OCC. The OFRA parameter files are in a format that is designed to be compatible with portfolio-based margining systems, including CME's PC-SPAN1 system.

The OCC-generated OFRA parameter files are currently published on CME's FTP SPAN Downloads pages and the files are listed under the relevant exchanges' file code. (File codes are noted below.) The calculation parameters in the files include outright scan ranges and spread rates which are used to calculate a portfolio's performance bond/margin.

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1 SPAN® is a registered trademark of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange assumes no liability in connection with the use of SPAN by any person or entity.

Risk Management

This web site discusses exchange-traded options issued by The Options Clearing Corporation. No statement in this web site is to be construed as an endorsement, recommendation or solicitation to purchase or sell a security, or to provide investment advice. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. Prior to buying or selling an option, a person must receive a copy of the disclosure document, Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options. Individuals should not enter into option transactions until they have read and understood this document. To obtain copies, contact your broker, any exchange on which options are traded, or The Options Clearing Corporation, 125 S. Franklin Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60606 ([email protected]).

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