1. A financial derivative option contract that gives the holder the right to buy or sell an asset at the current market price (spot price) for delivery or settlement at a future date
The trader purchased a spot option to lock in today's gold prices for delivery next month.
O trader comprou uma opção spot para fixar os preços do ouro de hoje para entrega no mês que vem.
2. An option where the underlying asset is traded at its current spot market price rather than a forward price
Spot options are commonly used in commodity and currency markets to manage price risk.
As opções spot são comumente usadas nos mercados de commodities e moedas para gerenciar risco de preço.