Chapter 02 · Section 2.1
Short vs. Long Calls
Which of the following is true?
a) A long call gives its holder the right to enter a long position in the underlying asset, whereas a short call gives him the right to enter a short position in the underlying asset.
b) A long call is a call written by somebody who owns the necessary quantity of the underlying asset, whereas a short call is written by somebody who does not own the underlying asset.
c) A long call is a call written by somebody who owns the necessary quantity of the underlying asset, whereas a short call is written by somebody who does not own the underlying asset.
"Long call", "short call", etc., are expressions often used to describe strategies and positions.