Writing Puts To Acquire Stock

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Definition: Writing Puts To Acquire Stock


Writing Puts To Acquire Stock


Full Definition of Writing Puts To Acquire Stock


Strategy utilized by investors who believe that a given stock’s price is set to decline and as a result he/she writes a put option exercisable at the price after the decline. This is almost a win-win situation for the investor because if the stock’s price heads upwards, the option will not be executed and still may result in some profit.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Writing Puts To Acquire Stock are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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