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Put

A put can also be referred to as a put option. The put is a contract between the seller and the buyer of an option. The put grants the buyer a right to sell a commodity or an underlying financial instrument, to the seller of the option. The seller, also known as the writer of the option is required to purchase the underlying asset should the buyer exercise his right to sell.


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