Concept explainers
a)
To discuss: Whether the long position in a call benefits when there is an increase in stock price.
Introduction:
Option is a contract to purchase a financial asset from one party and sell it to another party on an agreed price for a future date. There are two types of options, which are as follows:
- An option that buys an asset, referred to as a call option
- An option that sells an asset, referred to as a put option
b)
To discuss: Whether the short position in a call benefits when there is an increase in stock price.
c)
To discuss: Whether the long position in a put benefits when there is an increase in stock price.
Introduction:
Put option is a contract that is made by two investors to sell or buy an underlying asset. This option is constructed to mitigate the downside risk of an underlying asset.
d)
To discuss: Whether the short position in a put benefits when there is an increase in stock price.
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