USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)

question 110

Multiple Choice

USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)
Consider the following information on put and call options for Citigroup

-Refer to Exhibit 16.4. A long straddle is an appropriate strategy if

• A) an investor wishes to generate additional income.
• B) an investor wished to insure against a decline in share values.
• C) an investor expected share prices to be volatile.
• D) an investor expected share prices to remain in a trading range.
• E) an investor expected share prices to be volatile but was inclined to be bullish.

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