Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) Put options give investors the right to buy a stock at a certain exercise price before a specified date.
• B) Call options give investors the right to sell a stock at a certain exercise price before a specified date.
• C) Options typically sell for less than their exercise value.
• D) LEAPS are very short-term options that have begun trading on the exchanges in recent years.
• E) Option holders are not entitled to receive dividends unless they choose to exercise their option.

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Definitions:

Supply Decrease

A reduction in the quantity of a good that producers are willing or able to sell, often due to factors such as increased production costs, taxation, or supply chain disruptions.

Excess Supply

A situation in a market where the quantity of a good or service available exceeds the quantity demanded at the current price, leading to surplus.

Scarcity

A basic issue in economics where human desires appear unlimited, but the world has finite resources.

Price of Contact Lenses

The cost at which contact lenses are sold, determined by factors like brand, technology, supply, and demand.