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Also known as a 'European-style option'.
Also known as a 'European-style' option.





Revision as of 13:32, 26 October 2016

1.

An option which can be exercised only on its final maturity date.


2.

More specifically, a derivative that gives its holder the right to buy or to sell a certain amount of the underlying financial product on its date of expiry or for a short specific period (i.e. one day) just beforehand.


Also known as a 'European-style' option.


See also