Underlying security
	• Options: the security subject to being purchased or sold upon exercise of an option contract. For example, IBM stock is the underlying security to IBM options. Depository receipts: The class, series and number of the foreign shares represented by the depository receipt.
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	Class Contract Exercise Foreign Options Option Security Series Shares Stock Subject Underlying
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