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A  right, but not an obligation,  to buy (or to  sell) an asset, usually at a stipulated price and at a stipulated time.
A  right, but not an obligation,  to buy (or to  sell) an asset, usually at a stipulated price and at a stipulated time. An option to buy is called a "call option" and an option to sell is called a "put option".

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A right, but not an obligation, to buy (or to sell) an asset, usually at a stipulated price and at a stipulated time. An option to buy is called a "call option" and an option to sell is called a "put option".