Series 7 practice questionhardOptions — Synthetic Positions
An investor buys 1 XYZ 50 call and writes 1 XYZ 50 put with the same expiration. This synthetic position is equivalent to:
- AA short stock position
- BA long stock position✓ Correct answer
- CA straddle
- DA strangle
Explanation
Why B — A long stock position
A long call combined with a short put at the same strike and expiration creates a synthetic long stock position. As the stock rises, the call gains value (like owning stock). As the stock falls, the put obligation creates losses (like owning stock). The profit/loss profile mirrors owning 100 shares of the underlying.
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