What is Put Option?
Put Option (also called put) — An option giving the holder the right to sell the underlying at the strike price before expiry. Used to bet on or hedge a fall.
In simple terms
Buying a put protects a portfolio if prices drop.
Why Put Option matters when you invest
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Put Option — frequently asked questions
What is Put Option?
An option giving the holder the right to sell the underlying at the strike price before expiry. Used to bet on or hedge a fall.
What does Put Option mean in the stock market?
An option giving the holder the right to sell the underlying at the strike price before expiry. Used to bet on or hedge a fall. Buying a put protects a portfolio if prices drop.
Can you give an example of Put Option?
Buying a put protects a portfolio if prices drop.
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