A put option grants the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to sell an asset at a set price before a specific date. Investors use puts to speculate on a price decline or to hedge existing holdings against downside risk. This strategy benefits traders seeking profit from market drops and portfolio managers aiming to protect gains.
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