Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) A holder would not exercise an in-the-money option.
• B) The option seller, also called the option writer, sells (or writes) the option and has a short position in the contract.
• C) Because the long side has the option to exercise, the short side has an obligation to fulfill the contract.
• D) When the exercise price of an option is equal to the current price of the stock, the option is said to be at-the-money.

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