Writing a put option results in a potentially limited gain and a potentially unlimited loss.

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Writing a put option means selling the right to sell a stock at a certain price in the future. The potential gain is limited to the premium received from the buyer of the put option, while the potential loss can be unlimited if the stock price decreases significantly and the option buyer exercises their right to sell at the higher price.

Writing a Put Option Results in a Potentially Limited Gain