Underlying Security

Underlying Security
An underlying security refers to the financial instrument (like stocks, bonds, commodities, or indexes) on which derivatives such as options, futures, or other securities are based. It is the asset that must be delivered when specific financial contracts, like put options or call options, are exercised.

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