A Call Option Whose Underlying Stock Value Is Less Than

question 29

Multiple Choice

A call option whose underlying stock value is less than the corresponding exercise price is an example of a(n)

• A) Straddle option.
• B) Put option.
• C) Out-of-the-money option.
• D) Naked option.
• E) Covered option.

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