Standardized Strike Prices and Expiration Dates in the Option Market

question 14

Multiple Choice

Standardized strike prices and expiration dates in the option market:

• A)allows for more efficient trading strategies.
• B)lowers the time premiums.
• C)allows hedgers, speculators, and arbitrageurs to all operate together.
• D)A and C

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