You are an option trader in an investment company. Through your research on the company PEAR, you believe that PEAR's stock price, which is currently trading at $50, will remain in a range between $45 and $55 over the next month. Which option trading strategy best suits your investment view? (All options expire in 30 days). Select one: O A. Buy a call with strike price $55 and write a put with strike price $45 OB. Write a call with strike price $55 and buy a put with strike price $45 O C. Write a call with strike price $55 and write a put with strike price $45 O D. Write a call with strike price $55 and short a share of the stock O E. Buy a call with strike price $55 and buy a put with strike price $45

You are an option trader in an investment company. Through your research on the company PEAR, you believe that PEAR's stock price, which is currently trading at $50, will remain in a range between $45 and $55 over the next month. Which option trading strategy best suits your investment view? (All options expire in 30 days). Select one: O A. Buy a call with strike price $55 and write a put with strike price $45 OB. Write a call with strike price $55 and buy a put with strike price $45 O C. Write a call with strike price $55 and write a put with strike price $45 O D. Write a call with strike price $55 and short a share of the stock O E. Buy a call with strike price $55 and buy a put with strike price $45

Essentials Of Investments

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Author:Bodie, Zvi, Kane, Alex, MARCUS, Alan J.

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