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To implement the right of the holder of an option to buy (in the case of a call) or sell (in the case of a put) the underlying security.
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Term of the Day
Debit spread
Applies to derivative products. Difference in the value of two options, when the value of the option bought exceeds the value of the one sold. One buys a "debit spread." Antithesis of a credit spread.
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