Put option
- Japanese
- プット・オプション
- Also known as
- Put
- Last reviewed
- September 25, 2026
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A put option (put) is an option that gives its holder the right to sell the underlying asset at a price fixed in advance (the strike price). The buyer of a put makes a profit if the price of the underlying asset at expiry is below the strike price minus the premium.
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