Explain the covered call options strategy b. Graphically show a covered call options strategy, including payoff. Explain why an investor may use this option strategy. c. Using put-call parity, explain the shape of the payoff line (in part (a) of this question). What option position does it look like and why

Explain the covered call options strategy b. Graphically show a covered call options strategy, including payoff. Explain why an investor may use this option strategy. c. Using put-call parity, explain the shape of the payoff line (in part (a) of this question). What option position does it look like and why

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