Writer
The term used for the individual or institution selling an option and therefore granting the right to exercise it to the buyer of the option. |
Similar financial terms
UnderwriterA party that guarantees the proceeds to the firm from a security sale, thereby in effect taking ownership of the securities. Or, stated differently, a firm, usually an investment bank, that buys an issue of securities from a company and resells it to investors.
Option writer
An option writer is the option seller.
