For Uncovered Put Option we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Frauds and Scams and Investing.

Uncovered Put Option (Frauds and Scams)

A put writer is considered to be uncovered if he does not have a corresponding short stock position or has not deposited cash equal to the exercise value of the put. Like uncovered call writing, uncovered put writing has limited rewards (the premium received) and potentially substantial risk (if prices fall and you are assigned) If the stock price declines below the strike price of the put and the put is exercised; you will be obligated to buy the stock at the strike price. Your cost will, of course, be offset at least partially by the premium you received for writing the option.

Uncovered Put Option (Investing)

A put writer is considered to be uncovered if he does not have a corresponding short stock position or has not deposited cash equal to the exercise value of the put. Like uncovered call writing, uncovered put writing has limited rewards (the premium received) and potentially substantial risk (if prices fall and you are assigned)

If the stock price declines below the strike price of the put and the put is exercised; you will be obligated to buy the stock at the strike price. Your cost will, of course, be offset at least partially by the premium you received for writing the option.

See Also: Bank Guarantee Letter; Covered Put Option; Option Premium; Options; Short Position; Uncovered Option

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