Option Agreement

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Definition of 'Option Agreement'

An option agreement is a contract between two parties, the buyer and the seller, in which the buyer has the right to buy or sell an asset at a specific price on or before a specific date. The seller is obligated to sell the asset to the buyer if the buyer exercises the option. Option agreements are used to hedge against risk or to speculate on the future price of an asset.

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