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Locked up cash in selling puts?

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Feb 13, 2025 · 14:19

Only recently sold my first put option, but was wondering if someone could help me understand:

Does selling puts essentially tie up a lot of cash while you're waiting for expiration? E.g. if I sold 1 put on META, that obligates me to buy 100 shares at the strike which would cost me around $70k (if exercised). I just have to have that cash sitting around in my account or is there a better cash management strategy to consider? Thanks