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The purchased right to sell (put) specified securities at a specified price (strike price) within a specified period (American) or a specified date (European). By the payment of a premium per share, the investor buys the right to deliver the shares at any time during the currency of the contract, at the ruling price when the put was purchased. This is useful as a hedge when a sharp drop is anticipated, as the only immediate capital required is the put money (premium).