Explained: Options Cash Settlement vs. Physical Settlement
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Jan 1, 2024
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Depending upon the contract, traders can choose to settle either physically or via cash.
A physical settlement options contract is exercised when the asset is exchanged for the strike price given in a contract.
A cash settlement option involves the exchange of the cash value of the assets, paid to the buyer.