Deferred Payment Option An option with all the characteristics of an American vanilla option, with one exception: payment is deferred until the original expiration date. Investopedia Says: The option can be exercised at any time; however, payment is deferred until the original expiration date of the option. These options are considered long term options, with expiration dates at least one year away. Related Terms: American Option Asian Option European Option Exotic Option Expiration Date Option Vanilla Option |