A naked option position is where the seller of a call (put) has no offsetting long (short) position in the underlying stock. Naked option positions are for more experienced traders due to the significant risk they entail.
American Style: Because American Style options can be exercised at any time up until expiration, naked short option positions are at risk of early assignment.
European Style: Because European Style options can only be exercised at expiration, there is no risk of early assignment on naked short positions.
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