call

Definition 1
An option contract that gives the holder the right to buy a certain quantity (usually 100 shares) of an underlying security from the writer of the option, at a specified price (the strike price) up to a specified date (the expiration date). also called call option.

Definition 2
The act of exercising a call option.

Definition 3
The right to redeem a callable bond before its scheduled maturity.

Definition 4
In banking, a demand to repay a security loan immediately.




call is ...
... part of the
Bonds, Lending & Credit and Options subjects.


Related Terms

put -  More
margin call -  More
covered call -  More
grantor, spread, in the money, out of the money


call appears in these other terms

cold calling, callable loan, uncovered call, call money rate, Federal Call, call provision, call deposit account, callable stock, call date, yield to call and  


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