European and American are different types of stock options and have nothing to do with where the options are bought and sold.

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European and American options refer to the exercise style of the options, where European options can only be exercised on the expiration date, while American options can be exercised at any time before expiration. It has nothing to do with the location where the options are bought and sold.

European and American Are Different Types of Stock Options and Have