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Definition of

buy and write

Stockholding & Investments

buying stock and selling options as safeguard an investment strategy involving buying stock and selling options to eliminate the possibility of loss if the value of the stock goes down

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Definitions of ’buy and write’ and meaning of ’buy and write’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’buy and write’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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