A Call Option Contract

question 48

Multiple Choice

A call option contract:

• A) obligates both the buyer and the seller.
• B) obligates the buyer but not the seller.
• C) grants rights to the buyer and obligates the seller.
• D) grants rights to the seller and obligates the buyer.
• E) grants rights to both the buyer and the seller but does not obligate either party.

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Definitions:

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