Greenshoe

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An option that allows underwriters to short-sell shares in a registered securities offering at the offering price.

Synonyms

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overallotmentoverallotment

Etymology

From green + shoe, after the Green Shoe Manufacturing Company.

Related phrases

greenshoe optionshort selling

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