When You Purchase a Put Option While Still Holding the Underlying

question 77

Multiple Choice

When you purchase a put option while still holding the underlying stock, it is known as a ________.

• A) protective put
• B) protective call
• C) speculative put
• D) speculative call

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Definitions:

Rational Expectations

The hypothesis that individuals form forecasts about the future based on all available information in an unbiased and logical manner.

Monetary

Pertaining to money, including aspects related to money supply, banking, and monetary policy used by a government to influence an economy.

Fiscal Policy

Government adjustments in spending levels and tax rates to monitor and influence a nation's economy.

Monetary Growth

The increase in the overall money supply within an economy, which can influence inflation and economic growth.