An option which gives the holder the right to sell a stock at a specified price at some time in the future is called a(n)?

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anonymous · Answer

It's called a "Put"

anonymous · Answer

Put Option. Here is a fun video to help remember the concept- http://www.investopedia.com/video/play/put-option

anonymous · Answer

i always get a put option confused with a futures contract. What are the exact differences?

anonymous · Answer

A put option is a form of a future contract. The opposite of a put option would be a call option. Both, however are futures contracts.

anonymous · Answer

both arent futures.. a future contract is an OTC obligation to buy/sell an underlying at a pre-specified price in a pre-specified future moment.. an option-contract solely gives the right (not obligation)