Definition of Naked Put
What is the definition of the term "naked put" as it applies to the world of stock trading? What is a "naked put"?
In the world of options trading, a "naked put" is when a person, who has no desire to own shares of the underlying stock, sells a put without having any sort of a hedge in place.

Let's say that Zillow misses their earnings and drops to $25 by the option expiration. This means that while you collected $1,000 in premium on the trade, you are now the proud owner of 1,000 shares of Zillow at a price of $27.50. So, you would end up losing $1,500 on the trade.
Now, a "cash secured" put can be a clever way to lower your cost basis in a desired stock, provided that you want to own the stock. A "naked put" is a different story and has been known to cause severe losses for even the savviest of trades. Use at your own risk.
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