What Is the Worst-Case Profitability Scenario for an Investor Who

question 75

Multiple Choice

What is the worst-case profitability scenario for an investor who sold a call on the firm's stock for a premium of $10 and a strike price of $100?

• A) $90 per share profit
• B) $10 per share profit
• C) $0 per share profit (break-even)
• D) Unlimited losses

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