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Exercise is when a the owner of a call or Put Option asserts their right to buy or sell the Underlying asset or commodity. It is the opposite side of Assignment (which applies to Options sellers). The rules about when an option contract owner can exercise their rights depend on whether the option is American Style or European Style. The former allows Options to be exercised at any time, the latter only at Expiration. Options which are In The Money at Expiration are typically automatically exercised. American Style Options on stocks might get exercised early by the owner to take advantage of the payment of dividends on the Underlying.
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Options Assignment FAQ
http://www.optionseducation.org/tools/faq/options_assignment.html

An FAQ prepared by the Options Industry Council about Options Assignment.

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View OIC Options Glossary in Options Market Glossary Directory

Exercise and Assignment, Early or Otherwise
https://www.thinkorswim.com/tos/displayPage.tos?webpage=lessonExercise

A ThinkOrSwim article explaining Options Assignment and Exercise.

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Options Quick Facts - Expiration, Exercise and Assignment
http://www.cboe.com/learncenter/concepts/beyond/expiration.aspx

CBOE article on Options Exercise and Assignment.

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What Is Early Exercise And Assignment?
http://www.optionsplaybook.com/managing-positions/early-options-exercise/

Options Playbook article describing Assignment and Early Exercise.

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