A Call Option Differs from a Put Option in That

question 104

Multiple Choice

A call option differs from a put option in that

• A) a call option obliges the investor to purchase a given number of shares in a specific common stock at a set price; a put obliges the investor to sell a certain number of shares in a common stock at a set price.
• B) both give the investor the opportunity to participate in stock market dealings without the risk of actual stock ownership.
• C) a call option gives the investor the right to purchase a given number of shares of a specified stock at a set price; a put option gives the investor the right to sell a given number of shares of a stock at a set price.
• D) a put option has risk, since leverage is not as great as with a call.
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Reorder Point

The inventory level at which an order should be placed to replenish stock before it runs out, based on lead time and demand.

Average Usage

The mean amount of a resource or service consumed over a specific period, used for planning and analysis purposes.

Safety Stock

Inventory kept on hand to protect against stockouts, typically to address unpredictable demand or uncertainties in the supply chain.

Lead Time

The total time it takes for a process to be completed from the moment it is initiated until its conclusion, often critical in supply chain management.