Which of the Following Is Correct

question 134

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct?

• A) The broker pays you interest on money borrowed to purchase stock on margin.
• B) Selling short is selling stock borrowed from a brokerage firm.
• C) A put option is the right, but not the obligation, to purchase a stock at a specified price by a given date.
• D) A brokerage firm receives double its commission when stock is bought and sold when the investor is selling short.
• E) If the stock price increases and you purchased stock on margin, you may receive a margin call.

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