Exercising the option

Definition

The act of buying or selling the underlying asset via the option contract.

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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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