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What is European Option?
European Option An option that can only be exercised at expiration, not before. Index options (SPX, NDX) are typically European-style. Avoids early assignment risk.
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An option that can only be exercised at expiration, not before. Index options (SPX, NDX) are typically European-style. Avoids early assignment risk.
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