covered option
Definition
An option contract backed by the shares underlying the option. The two types are covered call and covered put.
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Related terms:
uncovered option, writer, cover, naked option
'covered option' appears in the definitions of these other terms on BusinessDictionary.com:
covered put, covered call, naked option
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