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Protective put

A put Option purchased for an Underlying security that is already owned by the holder of the option. A Protective put defends against a Drop in the Share price of the underlying security.

Related Terms: 12 Drop, ECU, Option, Own, Purchase, Protective put, Put, Put option, SEC, Share, Share price, Underlying security
Other Related Pages: Category: Options Starting With: P
Additional Related Terms: Allowance for depreciation, Accrual of discount, Agency security, Amortization of premium, Asked price, Asking price, Asset-backed security, At par, All or any part, At best