Chapter 02 · Section 2.1

Risk- Short Calls

Nick holds a short September 40 call on IBM. What is the risk he has?

• a) With an increase in the price of the underlying the potential loss is unlimited.
  Yes. In effect, it is this risk that the call writer would like to cover. Continue
  b) With an decrease in the price of the underlying the potential loss is unlimited.

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