American

1. Options.

Referring to the terms of an America option (also known as an American-style option) exercisable only on its final expiry date.

Contrasted with a European option.

2. United States.

Usually, relating to the United States of America.

3. North and South America.

Less commonly, relating to the whole of North America and South America, or significant parts of them.

See also

• American depository receipt
• American option
• Bermudan option
• European option
• Exercise
• Inter-American Development Bank
• North American Free Trade Agreement
• Option
• United States