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SIE practice questioneasyIn/At/Out of the money

A 40 strike call option on stock trading at $38 is considered:

  1. AAt the money
  2. BIn the money
  3. COut of the money✓ Correct answer
  4. DIntrinsic value
Explanation

Why COut of the money

Calls are 'out of the money' when the stock price is below the strike price. At the money would require both equal, B (in the money) would require stock above strike, and D is not a status category.

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