The Price of a Stock Is $67

question 7

Multiple Choice

The price of a stock is $67.A trader sells 5 put option contracts on the stock with a strike price of $70 when the option price is $4.The options are exercised when the stock price is $69.What is the trader's net profit or loss?

• A) Loss of $1,500
• B) Loss of $500
• C) Gain of $1,500
• D) Loss of $1,000

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Definitions:

Contribution Format

is an income statement format that separates fixed and variable costs, highlighting the contribution margin.

Net Operating Income

The profit generated from a company's operational activities after subtracting operating expenses from revenue.

Target Profit

The amount of net income that a company aims to achieve within a specific time frame.

Margin of Safety Percentage

The ratio that shows how much sales can decline before a business reaches its break-even point, expressed as a percentage.