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Finance Dictionary and Glossary of Investment Terms
writer
Definition 1.
The seller of an option contract. also called grantor or option writer.
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Definition 2.
The seller of an option, usually an individual, bank, or company that issues the option and consequently has the obligation to sell the asset (if a call) or to buy the asset (if a put) on which the option is written if the option buyer exercises the option.
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Definition 3.
The seller of an option who collects the premium payment from the buyer.
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