There are two parties to an option contract the buyer (holder) and the seller (writer). If you are an option writer, you can be covered or naked.
For example, say you write and sell a call option. This gives the buyer the right to demand shares at a fixed strike price anytime before the option expires. If the option is exercised and you already own the shares as the writer, you are said to be covered.
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