PUT OPTION Definition

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PUT OPTION is the right but not the obligation to sell an underlying at a particular price (strike price) on or before the expiration date of the contract. Alternatively, a short forward position with an upside insurance policy.

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ACQUISITION COST is the amount, net of both trade and cash discounts, paid for property, plus transportation costs and ancillary costs.

AVERAGE COST METHOD is using a weighted average cost for items in inventory rather than actual cost for each specific item.

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