give the buyer the right to sell 100 shares of the underlying security at a fixed price, before a specified date, usually three, six, or nine months in the future. For his right, the buyer pays a premium.

The buyer of a put option has the right, but not the obligation, to sell an agreed quantity of an underlying commodity at an agreed price some time in the future. See Call Option.

see also Call Option) A put option is a financial contract giving the owner the right but not the obligation to sell a pre-set amount of the underlying financial instrument at a pre-set price with a pre-set maturity date.

This is a right to sell foreign currency at a particular exchange rate.

An option contract which gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to sell the underlying asset at the exercise price. In the case of American exercise options, this right may be exercised at any time up to expiry; in the case of European exercise options, this right may only be exercised at expiry.

An option to sell at a fixed price on or before a given future date.

An instrument under which the buyer of the option may demand payment by the writer of a fixed price (the STRIKING PRICE) upon delivery by the buyer of a specified number of shares of stock.

A contract whereby the holder of the option has the right to sell to the grantor shares at a specific price (strike price) at some time in the future.

a contract that enables the owner to sell an asset at a specified price on or before a specified date.

An option that gives the buyer the right to be short the underlying futures contract at a specific price (strike price) on or before the expiration date. Put Option buyers are not obligated to be short, they have the right to be short. See also "Call Option," and "Strike Price."

Expecting the price of stock shares to go down.

the right to sell a fixed quantity of a commodity, security or currency at a certain price on a certain future date.

A privilege giving its holder the right to demand acceptance of his delivery of 100 shares of stock at a fixed price anytime within a specified lifetime. Sometimes referred to as a seller's option.

An option that gives its holder the right to sell the underlying security at a pre-determined price.... more on: Put option

An Option that gives the Option buyer the right to sell the underlying contract at a specific price within a certain time.

a contract giving the right to sell a fixed number of shares at a fixed price in a stated time period. Compare call option.

An option which gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to sell the underlying futures contract at a particular price (strike or exercise price) on or before a particular date.

A contract providing the right (but not the obligation) to sell an asset at a specified price within a specified period.

An option that gives the holder the right to enter a short futures position, and obligates the seller to enter a long futures position at a specific price if he is assigned for exercise.

An option contract that entitles the taker (buyer) to sell a fixed number of underlying securities at a stated price on or before a fixed Expiry Day.

the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date

a bearish contract, giving the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to sell the underlying security at a certain price on or before a certain date

a bearish contract, givingthe buyer the right to sell the underlying security at a certain price by acertain date

a bet that a stock will drop in price

a binding arrangement which obliges another party to buy some or all of your shares at your request at some time in the future

a contact giving its owner the right to sell a fixed amount of

a contract giving its holder the right to sell shares of the underlying stock

a contract that conveys to the owner the right, but not obligation, to sell a prescribed number of shares or futures contracts of an underlying security at a specified price before or on a specific expiration date

a contract that gives a holder the right to sell an asset at a specified price before a certain date

a contract that gives one the right, but not the obligation, to sell a specified amount of an underlying asset, such as stocks or currency, at a specified price by a certain date

a contract that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to sell the stock underlying the contract at a predetermined price (the strike price)

a contract that grants the right to sell at a specified price a specific number of shares by a certain date

a contract that is the right, but not the obligation, to sell a stock or other underlying commodity at a given price within a given period of time

a contract to sell a certain number of shares of a specific stock at a set price before a specified expiry date

an agreement where, for a fee, one party will agree to purchase shares at a fixed price within a certain time frame

an obligation to buy back, not an option

a provision in a bond contract under which the investor has the right -- on specified dates after required notification -- to return the securities to the issuer or trustee at a predetermined price

a right to sell - so purchase of a USD put will give a corporate the right but not the obligation to sell dollars at a particular date, at a pre-determined rate, known as the strike price

a security, and every security has a price

a security which conveys the right to sell a specified quantity of an underlying asset at or before a fixed date

a similar short-term contract that gives the purchaser of the option the right to sell the underlying security at a fixed exercise price prior to the expiration of the option regardless of the market price of the security during the option period

a simple option trade that allows the put buyer to profit on a stock if it drops in value

a speculation that the stock price will go down

A Bond feature which gives the bondholder the right to redeem the bond before the maturity date.

The right to sell the underlying securities at a specified exercise price on of before a specified expiration date.

ives the buyer the right to sell a number of shares of stock at a price until the option s expiration date. Put buyers hope the price of the stock will fall. Puts may also be purchased to protect an investment in case the price of the stock goes down.

The right to sell stock or futures contracts at a fixed price until the expiration date

A provision in a lease with the requirement to purchase equipment at a particular time and at a predetermined price at the ending of the lease term.

the right to sell shares of stock at a preset price by a preset date in exchange for a premium.

A contract that gives the buyer the right to sell a specific amount of the underlying asset at a predetermined price on or before a specified date. If the right is not exercised the option expires and the buyer forfeits the money.

banking/finance) A contract which entitles one party, at his option, to sell a specified amount of a commodity, security or foreign exchange to another party, at the price fixed in the contract.

The investor's right to demand repayment of principal prior to a bond's maturity. In the case of variable or floating rate debt, this right is referred to as a demand option.

This derivative gives the holder the right but not the obligation to sell a set quantity of the underlying asset at a prespecified price ( strike price) on or before a specified date (exercise date) depending if European. American or Bermudian

An option requiring the purchase of the equipment at the conclusion of the lease at a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the original purchase price.

A put option confers the right but not the obligation to sell currencies, instruments or futures at the option exercise price within a predetermined time period.

A contract which gives the purchaser the right, not the obligation, to sell a security at a specific price in for a specified period of time.

Option giving the purchaser the right but not the obligation to sell gold at a particular strike price.

A contract giving the right to sell a certain number of shares of stock, at a definite price, within a specific period of time.

The requirement to purchase equipment at a particular time and at a predetermined price. In a lease transaction, this is a lessor's right to force the lessee (or some third party) to purchase the equipment at the end of the lease term. IRS guidelines prohibit put options in tax-oriented leases.

the holder of an put option owns the right, but not the obligation, to sell the underlying instrument at the strike price.

An option that grants the holder the right to sell a given asset at a specified price at a future date (c.f. call option).

The unilateral right to commit another to a contractual relationship usually requiring that the other party purchase shares, property or other assets at a pre-determined price or formula and usually on the basis of pre-determined conditions. It may be in tandem with a call option. See also Call Option Close

A put option is a contract that gives the holder the right to sell a specified number of shares at a stated price within a fixed time period. Put options are purchased by those who think a stock may decline in price.

The right, but not the obligation, to sell at a fixed price on or before a predetermined date.

an option giving the holder the right to sell and the writer the obligation to buy, a predetermined amount of currency to a predetermined date at a predetermined exchange rate

The holder will have the right, but not the obligation, to sell a security or index at a predetermined price on or before the expiry date.

An option in a lease in which the exercise of the option is at the lessor's, not the lessee's, discretion.

A contract that gives an authority to the buyer of this option a right to sell the underlying currency future at a predetermined price (strike price) at any time up to the expiration of the contract. The seller of the option may then be required to take a long position in the underlying currency if the put is exercised.

A financial derivative instrument used in options trading. A put would give an investor the right, but not the obligation, to sell shares at a fixed price up to a predetermined date. The opposite of a put is a call. Option prices can be traded with Finspreads

Stock option that gives the holder the right to sell a specific stock at a given price.

This option gives the buyer the right to sell a currency on or before the expiry date at the strike price. The buyer of a Put may either exercise the option and sell the currency or allow it to expire worthless. The seller of a Put is required to acquire the underlying currency upon exercise by the option holder.

An option that gives the option buyer the right but not the obligation to sell the underlying futures contract at a partciular price on or before a particular date.

The right to sell stock at a specified (exercise) price within a specified period of time.

An option in which the buyer pays a premium price for the right, but not the obligation, to sell a specified amount of an underlying asset to the option writer at a fixed price within a specified period of time. Put options are purchased by investors anticipating a fall in price of the underlying asset.

an option contract giving the the owner the right, but not the obligation, to sell a specified amount of an underlying security at a specified price within or at a specified time. For credit default swap options, a put option can be a put on risk (payer) or on protection (receiver)

An option where the buyer gets the right to sell the underlying security at a specified future date.

The right to sell shares at an agreed price on a future date (see call option)

A put option is a contract that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to sell a stock (in the case of a stock option) at a predetermined price (strike price) at or before a predetermined date (expiry). Basically you would buy a put option if you think the stock will fall and sell short a put option if you think a stock will rise or stay flat

A contract granting the right, but not the obligation, to sell the underlying security at a specified price (the strike price) at any time prior to the expiration date. See CALL OPTION.

An option contract that gives the holder the right to sell a certain quantity of an underlying security or commodity to the writer of the option, at a specified price (strike price) up to a specified date (expiration date).  Also called a "put".

A put option gives the option holder the right (but not the obligation) to sell the underlying currency at a specified price within a specific time frame.

A contract that gives the buyer the right to sell a number of shares of stock at a specified price until a specified date.

An option which gives the option buyer the right to sell (go "short") the underlying futures contract at the strike price on or before the expiration date.

(Purchase Upon Termination). A specialized option, that can be offered in conjunction with an FMV lease that requires a purchase of the equipment at the conclusion of the lease at a fixed-in-advance percentage of the original purchase price (e.g. 10%).

A potential requirement to purchase equipment or other assets at a particular time and at a predetermined price. To exercise this option is at the lessor's, not the lessee's, discretion.

An option which gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to sell a specific amount of foreign currency at a specific price on or before a specific maturity date.

A put option is the right, but not the obligation, to sell an asset at a prespecified price on, or before, a prespecified date in the future.

Gives buyer the right to sell - buyer has to buy

An option that conveys to the option buyer the right but not the obligation to sell a predefined quantity of the underlying asset, e.g., 1,000 shares, at a fixed price at any time during the life of the option (for options with American-Style exercise). LIFFE equity option contracts are normally for 100 or 1,000 shares. It is important, however, to recognise that this can change as a result of corporate events such as rights issues, share splits, etc.

The right, but not the obligation, to sell the underlying commodity (a futures contract) at a stated price during a specified time period.

An option giving its purchaser the right, without the obligation, to sell an asset at the exercise price (with an American style Option this can happen at any time between the purchase of the option and its expiry date). (See also Call Option).

The right but not the obligation to sell an underlying security at a particular price (strike price) on or before the expiration date of the contract.

An option contract that gives its owner the right but not the obligation to sell the underlying assets at the strike price for a specified time.

Right to sell a standard volume of a particular currency at a specific price called strike or exercise price for a specific period of time.

The right to sell stock at an agreed upon price at any time up to an agreed upon date. The investor hopes the stock price goes down by the date, so they can buy it at the lower market rate, and sell it at the (higher) agreed upon price.

Gives the purchaser the right to sell the underlying futures contract at the strike price up to expiration.

This is a guaranteed Payment Upon Termination. There is no other option but to purchase the equipment for the previously stated amount and ownership transfers to the lessee.

Option providing its buyer with the right to sell an item at an agreed price.

The right to sell stock at an agreed price at or within a stated future time.

An option that gives the buyer the right to sell the underlying futures contract at the strike price on or before the expiration date of the option.

An option to sell a specified amount of an underlying commodity or financial instrument at an agreed price and time at any time until the expiration of the option. A put option is purchased to protect against a fall in price. The buyer pays a premium to the seller/grantor of this option. The buyer has the right to sell the underlying commodity or financial instrument or enter into a short position in the futures market if the option is exercised. A put is purchased in expectation of lower prices. If prices are expected to rise, a put may be sold. Also see Call Option.

An option contract that gives the holder the right to sell (or "put"), and places upon the writer the obligation to purchase, a specified number of shares of the underlying stock at the given strike price on or before the expiration date of the contract.

A put option gives the owner the right, but not the obligation, to sell the unde...

Option providing its holder with the right to sell an investment at or by a future date but at a price agreed now.

This security gives investors the right to sell (or put) fixed number of shares at a fixed price within a given time frame. An investor, for example, might wish to have the right to sell shares of a stock at a certain price by a certain time in order to protect, or hedge, an existing investment.

An option that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to sell a fixed amount of a certain stock at a specified price within a specified time.

An option which gives the buyer the right, though not the obligation, to sell a specified number of securities (currency or commodities) at a stated strike price within a fixed period of time. If the strike price is higher than the spot market price, the holder will buy the securities spot, and exercise the option, i.e. resell the securities at a profit (the difference between the strike and spot market price). Compare with Call option. Français: Option de vente Español: Opción de venta (de acciones)

Option to sell an asset at a specified exercise price on or before a specified exercise date.

An agreement that gives an investor the right, but not the obligation, to sell a stock, bond, commodity or other instrument at a specified price within a specific time period. See Call option.

An option which gives the buyer, or holder, the right, but not the obligation, to sell a futures contract at a specific price within a specific period of time in exchange for a one-time premium payment. It obligates the seller, or writer, of the option to buy the underlying futures contract at the designated price, should an option be exercised at that price. See call option.

A contract giving the buyer of the option the right to sell the underlying asset at a predetermined price within a predetermined time. The buyer of the option can put it to the holder of the asset.

A contract that grants the right, but not the obligation to sell a specific number of shares at a specific price by a specific date. The put option buyer is granted this right in return for payment of an option premium. The put option buyer hopes the price of the shares will drop by a specific date while the put option seller (or writer) hopes that the price of the shares will rise, remain stable, or drop by an amount less than their profit on the premium by the specified date.

contract which confers upon the holder the right, but not the obligation, to sell an asset at a given price on or before a given date.

The option to sell a certain amount of an underlying financial product on specific date(s) at a predetermined price.

A right to sell a specific number of shares at a stated price until an expiration date. A put option is often purchased when an investor expects the price of the underlying security to decline during the life of the option contract.

A contract that gives the holder the right to sell a specified number of shares (usually 100) of a particular stock, stock index or dollar face value of bonds, at a predetermined price--called the "strike price"--on or before the option's expiration date. For this right, the holder (buyer) pays the writer (seller) a premium. The holder profits from the contract if the stock's price drops. If the holder decides to exercise the option (as opposed to selling it), the writer must buy the security. The writer profits when the underlying security's price remains the same, rises or drops by less than the premium received. See: Covered Put Option; Expiration Date; Option Premium; Options; Option Writer; Strike Price; Uncovered Put Option

a contract that offers its holder the right to sell the underlying asset at a specific price, called strike price, on a specific date, called maturity.

A right to sell an asset for a specific price (the strike price) within a specified length of time.

An option that gives its holder the right to sell an asset at a specified fixed price during a certain period.

A contract that provides the purchaser the right (but not the obligation) to sell a futures contract at an agreed price (the strike price) at any time during the life of the option. A put option is purchased in the expectation of a decline in price.

A put option (sometimes simply called a "put") is a financial contract between two parties, the buyer and the writer of the option. The put allows the buyer the right but not the obligation to sell a commodity or financial instrument (the underlying instrument) to the writer of the option at a certain time for a certain price (the strike price). The writer has the obligation to purchase the underlying asset at that strike price, if the buyer exercises the option.