grantor

1. A seller of either call or put options who profits from the premium for which the options are sold. Synonymous with option writer.

2. The creator of a trust, meaning the individual whose assets are put into the trust.

Investopedia Says:
1. For example, say a writer has sold a call option, or assumed a short position in a call option. If the call option is exercised, then the writer has to sell the underlying stock at the strike price Conversely, if the writer sells a put option, he or she is said to be long, and must purchase the underlying stock at the strike price. Being a writer is relatively risky - especially on a naked position. This technique should not be used by those who are new to option markets.

2. The grantor is the person who creates the trust, and the beneficiaries are the persons identified in the trust to receive the assets.

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Investments: options trader who sells a Call Option or a Put Option and collects Premium Income for doing so. The grantor sells the right to buy a security at a certain price in the case of a call, and the right to sell at a certain price in the case of a put.

Law: one who executes a deed conveying title to property or who creates a trust. The grantor of an irrevocable grantor trust is taxed on the income. Where title to property is irrevocably transferred, as with a qualified personal residence trust (QPRT), the grantor is responsible for property taxes and normal expenses of repair. Also called a settlor. See also Grantor Retained Income Trust (GRIT).

Anyone who gives a Deed.
Example: Grantors include:

• an individual (former) owner

• a bankruptcy Trustee

• a Guardian for an Incompetent

An individual who conveys or transfers ownership of property.

In real property law, an individual who sells land is known as the grantor.