option
noun
the power or right of choosing.
Example Sentences
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The covered-call strategy is essentially one that gives up some of the upside of the underlying index, in return for generating income by writing covered-call options.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
They offer a simpler way to bet on stocks using leverage—much more than what’s available with margin debt, but less than the most speculative options.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Liverpool are reluctant to weaken their attacking options, particularly after Mohamed Salah's departure and with Hugo Ekitike still recovering from an Achilles injury.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
A new frigate programme for international naval customers or sales of minehunters and unmanned drone boats to the German military are potential options, he said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
You know, Ben said to Charlie and Jamie, if you established yourself as a serious institutional investor, you could phone up Lehman Brothers or Morgan Stanley and buy eight-year options on whatever you wanted.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
