Option Chain

What Does Option Chain Mean?
A way of quoting options prices through a list of all of the options for a given security.

Investopedia explains Option Chain
For each underlying security, the option chain tells investors the various strike prices, expiration dates, and whether they are calls or puts.

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Put
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