Which of the Following Statements Is Most Correct

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most correct?

• A) If the underlying asset does not pay a dividend, it does not make sense to exercise a call option prior to its expiration date.
• B) Call options generally sell at a price less than their exercise value.
• C) If a stock becomes riskier (more volatile), call options on the stock are likely to decline in value.
• D) Answers b and c are correct.
• E) None of the answers above is correct.

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Definitions:

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