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stock option

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun stock option has 1 sense
  1. stock option - the right to buy or sell a stock at a specified price within a stated period
    --1 is a kind of
    option
    --1 has particulars: call option; put option

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Stock Option

Description:

A stock option is a financial instrument that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a specific stock at a predetermined price within a specified period. It provides investors with the opportunity to profit from the price movements of underlying stocks.

Use as a Noun:

1. The company offered stock options to its employees as a part of their compensation package.

2. He exercised his stock options and sold the shares for a substantial profit.

3. Stock options can be a valuable tool for attracting and retaining talented employees.

Use as a Verb:

1. The investor decided to stock option his shares to hedge against potential losses.

2. She stock optioned her portfolio to take advantage of the prevailing market conditions.

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