Part 6: Assignment

Assignment refers to the obligation of an option seller to fulfill the contract's terms when the option holder, or buyer, chooses to exercise their right. Option sellers are often referred to as option writers, or being short the contract.
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Disclosures:
Investors must review the Options Disclosure Document (ODD): public.com/ODD. Options are risky and not suitable for everyone. See Fee Schedule and Options Rebate T&Cs: public.com/disclosures. Brokerage services for US-listed securities and options offered through Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC. Supporting documentation upon request.