Derivatives
Put Option
Definition
What is Put Option?
An option giving the holder the right to sell the underlying asset at the strike price.
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
A put protects a portfolio against a sharp market decline.
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Derivatives
Derivative
A contract whose value depends on an underlying asset, rate, index, or event.
DerivativesUnderlying Asset
The asset, rate, index, or reference on which a derivative's value is based.
DerivativesNotional Amount
The reference amount used to calculate derivative payments, which may exceed the cash initially exchanged.
Derivatives StrategiesCovered Call
A strategy that owns the underlying asset and sells call options against it.