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Writer
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WriterA person who makes an opening sale of an option contract.
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Opening
The period at the beginning of the trading session officially designated by an exchange, during which all transactions are considered made "at the opening."
Sale
An agreement between a buyer and a seller on the price to be paid for a security, followed by delivery.
Option
The right but not the obligation to buy or sell a fixed quantity of a commodity, currency or security at a fixed price on or until a particular date.
Contract
A term of reference describing a unit of trading for a financial or commodity future. Also, the actual bilateral agreement between the buyer and seller of a transaction as defined by an exchange.
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Write down
Reducing the book value of an asset because it is overvalued compared to the market value.
Write off
To abandon a debt as bad or uncollectable (to recognize that it will never be paid).
Write out
The procedure used when a specialist makes a trade involving his own inventory, on one hand, and a floor broker's order, on the other.
Write up
An increase made to the book value of an asset because it is undervalued compared to market values.
Writes
Is the term which represents the granting or initial selling of an option whether it is a put or a call.
Writing cash secured puts
An option strategy to avoid using a margin account. Instead of depositing margin with a broker, a put writer can deposit a cash balance equal to the option exercise price, and can avoid additional margin calls.
Writing puts to acquire stock
Selling a put option at an exercise price that would represent a good investment by an option writer who believes a stock's value will fall, so that the writer cannot lose.
Written down value
The book value of an asset after accounting for depreciation and amortization.
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Wrinkle
A feature of a new product or security intended to entice a buyer.
Write down
Reducing the book value of an asset because it is overvalued compared to the market value.
Write off
To abandon a debt as bad or uncollectable (to recognize that it will never be paid).
Write out
The procedure used when a specialist makes a trade involving his own inventory, on one hand, and a floor broker's order, on the other.
Write up
An increase made to the book value of an asset because it is undervalued compared to market values.
Writer
Writes
Is the term which represents the granting or initial selling of an option whether it is a put or a call.
Writing cash secured puts
An option strategy to avoid using a margin account. Instead of depositing margin with a broker, a put writer can deposit a cash balance equal to the option exercise price, and can avoid additional margin calls.
Writing puts to acquire stock
Selling a put option at an exercise price that would represent a good investment by an option writer who believes a stock's value will fall, so that the writer cannot lose.
Written down value
The book value of an asset after accounting for depreciation and amortization.
Wrong way risk
This type of risk occurs when exposure to a counterparty is adversely correlated with the credit quality of that counter party.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Opening
The period at the beginning of the trading session officially designated by an exchange, during which all transactions are considered made "at the opening."
Sale
An agreement between a buyer and a seller on the price to be paid for a security, followed by delivery.
Option
The right but not the obligation to buy or sell a fixed quantity of a commodity, currency or security at a fixed price on or until a particular date.
Contract
A term of reference describing a unit of trading for a financial or commodity future. Also, the actual bilateral agreement between the buyer and seller of a transaction as defined by an exchange.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Write down
Reducing the book value of an asset because it is overvalued compared to the market value.
Write off
To abandon a debt as bad or uncollectable (to recognize that it will never be paid).
Write out
The procedure used when a specialist makes a trade involving his own inventory, on one hand, and a floor broker's order, on the other.
Write up
An increase made to the book value of an asset because it is undervalued compared to market values.
Writes
Is the term which represents the granting or initial selling of an option whether it is a put or a call.
Writing cash secured puts
An option strategy to avoid using a margin account. Instead of depositing margin with a broker, a put writer can deposit a cash balance equal to the option exercise price, and can avoid additional margin calls.
Writing puts to acquire stock
Selling a put option at an exercise price that would represent a good investment by an option writer who believes a stock's value will fall, so that the writer cannot lose.
Written down value
The book value of an asset after accounting for depreciation and amortization.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Wrinkle
A feature of a new product or security intended to entice a buyer.
Write down
Reducing the book value of an asset because it is overvalued compared to the market value.
Write off
To abandon a debt as bad or uncollectable (to recognize that it will never be paid).
Write out
The procedure used when a specialist makes a trade involving his own inventory, on one hand, and a floor broker's order, on the other.
Write up
An increase made to the book value of an asset because it is undervalued compared to market values.
Writer
Writes
Is the term which represents the granting or initial selling of an option whether it is a put or a call.
Writing cash secured puts
An option strategy to avoid using a margin account. Instead of depositing margin with a broker, a put writer can deposit a cash balance equal to the option exercise price, and can avoid additional margin calls.
Writing puts to acquire stock
Selling a put option at an exercise price that would represent a good investment by an option writer who believes a stock's value will fall, so that the writer cannot lose.
Written down value
The book value of an asset after accounting for depreciation and amortization.
Wrong way risk
This type of risk occurs when exposure to a counterparty is adversely correlated with the credit quality of that counter party.
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