Options Glossary

Glossary: Sell To Open

Last Updated: July 12, 2015

Glossary

Sell To Open

What Does Sell To Open Mean in Options Trading?

A trade in which option is sold to buyer to initiate a trade. This is often called to 'write' the options contract as it increases the open interest in the option.

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