An Option Strategy in Which You Hold a Long Position

question 43

Multiple Choice

An option strategy in which you hold a long position in both a put and a call option with the same strike price is called:

• A)a strangle.
• B)portfolio insurance.
• C)a butterfly spread.
• D)a straddle.

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