The maker of a put or call is the
A) company which issued the underlying security.
B) person who facilitates the trade on the floor of the exchange.
C) party who writes the option.
D) party who decides whether or not the option is exercised.

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The maker of the option contract is the party who writes (sells) the option, whether it be a put or call. They are also known as the option writer.

The Maker of a Put or Call Is the