The person who sells an option in return for a premium and is obligated to perform when the holder exercises his right under the option contract.Also referred to as the option seller. Chicago Board of Trade glossary
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The seller of a put or call option. American Banker Glossary
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See: option seller
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( option) seller/grantor/writer
Also known as the option writer. The seller of an option is subject to a potential obligation if the buyer chooses to exercise the option. Exchange Handbook Glossary
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An institution or individual that sells an option and thereby commits to buy or sell the underlying at a predetermined strike price in exchange for the premium paid by the option holder.
Financial and business terms. 2012.