The Difference Between a Put Option and a Call Option

question 59

Multiple Choice

The difference between a put option and a call option is that ____.

• A) a call option is the option to buy
• B) a put option allows the purchase of extra stock
• C) a call option cannot be resold
• D) a put option requires the owner of the put option to sell on a specific date

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