International Energy Agency (IEA)

Definition

The International Energy Agency, founded during the oil crisis of 1973-1974, is an intergovernmental organization which acts as energy policy advisor to 28 member countries.

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Overwriting
A speculative option strategy that involves selling call or put options on stocks that are believed to be overpriced or underpriced; the options are expected not to be exercised.

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