Options

Assignment Risk

Definition

The risk that an option seller will be assigned and forced to fulfill the contract obligation (buy/sell the underlying).

Example
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Frequently Asked Question
What is Assignment Risk in trading?
The risk that an option seller will be assigned and forced to fulfill the contract obligation (buy/sell the underlying).
APA Citation
Clark, R. (2025). Assignment Risk. VixShield Trading Glossary. Retrieved from https://www.vixshield.com/glossary/assignment-risk
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Russell Clark, FNP-C
Author of SPX Mastery series · Founder of VixShield
Last updated:  ·  Source: VixShield Trading Glossary — From SPX Mastery by Russell Clark
⚠️ Not financial advice. This definition is educational content from the SPX Mastery book series by Russell Clark (VixShield). Past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading options involves substantial risk of loss and is not appropriate for all investors. Always paper trade before risking real capital.