Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) A call option gives the owner the right to buy the asset.
• B) A put option gives the owner the right to sell the asset.
• C) A financial options contract gives the writer the right (but not the obligation) to purchase or sell an asset at a fixed price at some future date.
• D) A stock option gives the holder the option to buy or sell a share of stock on or before a given date for a given price.

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Definitions:

Equity Multiplier

A financial ratio that indicates the portion of a company's assets that is financed by stockholder's equity, highlighting leverage.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that reports a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time, providing insights into its financial position.

Income Statement

A financial statement that reports a company's revenues, expenses, and profits or losses over a specific time period.

Equity Multiplier

A financial leverage ratio that measures a company's total assets financed by stockholders' equity.