What Is a "Put" Option

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Multiple Choice

What is a "put" option?

• A)A contract that gives the holder the right to sell an instrument at a pre-specified price.
• B)A contract that is derived from some other underlying quantity,index,asset or event.
• C)A contract that gives the holder the right to acquire an instrument at a pre-specified price.
• D)A contract that gives the holder the right to buy or sell something at a specified price.

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Definitions:

Finance Company

A business that makes loans to individuals and commercial customers, distinct from banks and other traditional financial institutions.

Borrowing Company

A company that takes out a loan or issues debt securities to finance its operations or projects.

Aging of Accounts Receivable

The process of categorizing accounts receivable by their due dates to estimate the amount of bad debts.

Estimated Net Realizable Value

The anticipated fair value of an asset in terms of the amount for which it could be sold, minus the estimated costs of sale or disposal.