Consider a Portfolio Comprised of a Short Call and a Short

question 9

Multiple Choice

Consider a portfolio comprised of a short call and a short put, both options written on the same stock, same strike, and for the same maturity. Which of the following is valid?

• A) The intrinsic value of the portfolio is zero.
• B) The time value of the portfolio is zero.
• C) The insurance value of the portfolio is negative.
• D) All of the above.

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