A Put Option Is 'Out-Of-The-Money' If

question 440

Multiple Choice

A put option is 'out-of-the-money' if:

• A) Its strike price is higher than the current market price of the underlying commodity
• B) If the current market price of the underlying commodity is higher than the strike price of the option
• C) Its strike price is equal to the current market price of the underlying commodity
• D) If the current market price of the underlying commodity is lower than the strike price of the option

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