An Investor Who Wants a Long Position in a ____

question 11

Multiple Choice

An investor who wants a long position in a ____ must first place the order with a broker, who then passes it on to the trading pit or electronic network. Details of the order are then passed on to the exchange clearinghouse.

• A) call option
• B) put option
• C) forward contract
• D) futures contract
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Straight-Line Method

A method of calculating depreciation by evenly distributing the cost of an asset over its useful life.

Investment Project

An investment project involves committing resources with the expectation of generating returns or benefits over time, typically assessed for profitability through various financial metrics.

Discount Factor

A multiplier used in discounting to calculate the present value of future cash flows, representing the time value of money.

Working Capital

The contrast between a corporation's immediate financial resources and outstanding obligations, illustrating its short-term monetary health and effectiveness in running its operations.