Call Option

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Definition of “Call Option” :

A “Call Option” is a financial contract that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy a certain amount of an underlying security (like stocks, bonds, or other assets) at a pre-determined price (the strike price) within a specific time period in South Africa. The seller is obliged to sell if the buyer exercises the option.

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