Delivery Option

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Definition of 'Delivery Option'

A feature added to some futures contracts permitting the short position to determine the combination of timing, location, quantity, and quality of the underlying commodity stated in the delivery notice.
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Investopedia explains 'Delivery Option'

A delivery option provides a great deal of flexibility for the deliverer of the underlying commodity, but it poses a risk for the investors expecting delivery of the underlying.
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