You Own 300 Shares of Stock Which You Would Like

question 27

Multiple Choice

You own 300 shares of stock which you would like to have the right to sell at $40 a share.The 40 call option is quoted at $0.35 bid,$0.40 ask.The 40 put is quoted at $0.45 bid,$0.50 ask.How much will it cost you to obtain the right to sell all of your shares at $40 a share?

• A) $135
• B) $50
• C) $150
• D) $105
• E) $75

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Definitions:

Fraudulent Misrepresentation

A false statement made knowingly, without belief in its truth, or recklessly, with disregard to its truth, which is intended to induce another party to enter into a contract.

Scienter

Knowledge by the misrepresenting party that material facts have been falsely represented or omitted with an intent to deceive.

Shares

Represents units of ownership interest in a corporation or financial asset that provide for an equal distribution in any profits, if any are declared, in the form of dividends.

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