- Option seller/writer
- The party who is obligated to perform if an option is exercised by the option buyer.
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Option seller/writer
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option seller — The person who sells an option in return for a premium and is obligated to perform when the holder exercises his right under the option contract. Also referred to as the writer. Chicago Board of Trade glossary See grantor and writer. The CENTER… … Financial and business terms
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seller — A person who takes a short futures position or grants (sells) a commodity option. An option seller is also called a marker, grantor, or granter, or writer. Chicago Mercantile Exchange Glossary ( option) seller/grantor/writer Also known as the… … Financial and business terms
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option grantor — See writer ( option) seller/grantor/writer Also known as the option writer. The seller of an option is subject to a potential obligation if the buyer chooses to exercise the option. Exchange Handbook Glossary … Financial and business terms
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