The right, but not the obligation, to buy (for a call option) or sell (for a...
A contract that gives the bearer the right, but not the obligation, to be long or short a futures contract at a specified price within a specified time period. The specified price is called the strike price. The futures contract that the long may establish by exercising the option is referred to as the underlying futures contract.
A contract that calls for delivery of foreign exchange on a specified date that frequently does not coincide with one of the even maturities regularly quoted in the market.
In a call option, the right to buy or take a long position in an underlying contract (stock, index, commodity or futures contract). In a put option, the right to sell or take a short position in an underlying contract.
a contract in which the writer of the option grants the buyer of the option the right to purchase from (call option), or sell to (put option), the writer a designated instrument at a specified price within a specified period of time
a contract which gives a party to the contract the right, but not the obligation, to exercise their rights under the contract
an agreement between two parties in which one grants the other the right to buy or sell an asset under specified conditions and assumes the obligation to sell or buy it
an agreement for the right to buy or sell an instrument at a set price on a set date
An agreement that allows one party to buy, sell or lease real property for specified terms within a specified time limit.
A contract that gives the buyer the right to purchase (or not purchase) a property for a specific period of time. Should the buyer choose not to purchase the property then the seller retains both the property and the price (consideration) paid by the buyer for the option contract.
A contract that, in exchange for the option price, gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy (or sell) a financial asset at the exercise price within a specified time period, or on a specified date (expiration date).
An Exchange product offering the holder the right but not the obligation to buy or sell gold at a pre-agreed price by an agreed date.
A contract which gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a specified quantity of a commodity at a specific price within a specified period of time. The seller of the option has the obligation to sell the commodity or futures contract or buy it from the option buyer at the exercise price if the option is exercised.
The right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a specific quantity of an underlying instrument on or before a specific date in the future. The seller of the option has the obligation to sell the underlying instrument (in the case of a put option) or buy it from the option buyer (in the case of a call option) at the exercise price if the option is exercised.
A unilateral contract giving the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a commodity, or a futures contract, at a specified price within a certain time period. It is unilateral because only one party (the buyer) has the right to demand performance on the contract. If the buyer exercises his right, the seller (writer or grantor) must fulfill his obligation at the strike price, regardless of the current market price of the asset.
A foreign exchange option is a contract designating the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a specific currency at a future date, at a specified rate.
A contract between two counterparties whereby the seller grants an option to buy or sell the underlying commodity or security at a given price on or prior to the contract's expiration date.
Is a derivative which generally relates to shares in a company, giving the option holder the right to buy (call) or sell (put), but not the obligation to do so.
A right or privilege to purchase or lease real property at a specified price during a designated period based on a sufficient consideration.
A contract which gives the buyer the right, but not obligation, to buy (call) or sell (put) a commodity or futures contract at a specified price on or before a specified date. The seller of the option has the obligation to sell the commodity or futures contract or buy it from the option buyer at the exercise price if the option is exercised. See also Call (Option) and Put (Option).
An option contract is defined as "a promise which meets the requirements for the formation of a contract and limits the promisor's power to revoke an offer." Restatement (Second) of Contracts § 25 (1981).