What Action Would the Holder of a Maturing Call Option

question 38

Multiple Choice

What action would the holder of a maturing call option take if an option which cost $300, had a strike price of $50, and the market value of the stock was $52?

• A) let the option expire unexercised
• B) exercise the option
• C) request that the $300 be returned
• D) none of the above

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