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Definition
Option; a financial contract giving the buyer the right to buy or sell an asset at a specified price.
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How it's used
Financial professionals in Hong Kong often use the English term "option" interchangeably with the Cantonese term during casual discussions. When referring to the premium paid for the contract, speakers specifically use the term 期權金. It is strictly a technical term used in investment contexts rather than general daily life.
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The risk of this option is very high.
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Common phrases
option premium
buy a call option
sell a put option
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 期貨, which refers to futures contracts. While both are derivatives, they carry different obligations and risk profiles for the buyer and seller.
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Grammar guides
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