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What Is the Primary Motivation for an Option Writer?

To collect the premium, betting that the option will expire worthless or that the underlying price movement will be minimal.
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What Is the Primary Motivation for an Option Writer?

The primary motivation for an option writer is to collect the premium. Writers generally believe the option will expire worthless or that the underlying asset's price will move only slightly or unfavorably for the buyer, allowing them to keep the premium as profit.

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