put option

Definition
An option contract that gives the holder the right to sell a certain quantity of an underlying security to the writer of the option, at a specified price (strike price) up to a specified date (expiration date); here also called put.




put option is ...
... part of the
Options subject.


Related Terms

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assignment -  More
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butterfly spread, called away, collar, covered put, exercise, exercise assignment, exercise notice, exercise price, grantor, guarantee letter  and  


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