Put option

A contract giving the right, not the obligation, to sell 100 shares at a set price before it expires.

Definition

A put buyer pays a premium and profits if the stock falls enough to more than cover it. The most a buyer can lose is the premium. Puts are used for bearish bets and as insurance for holdings.

Formula

Long put breakeven at expiry = strike - premium paid

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