Options Glossary

Glossary: Credit

Last Updated: July 12, 2015

Glossary

Credit

What Does Credit Mean in Options Trading?

Credit is money received in the account from the trade of a single or combination of options where the premium you receive is greater than the debit you paid. It is very common to receive a credit when shorting (writing) an option contract.

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