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SIE practice questioneasyCovered calls

A covered call is created when an investor:

  1. ASells a call without owning the stock
  2. BOwns the stock and sells a call✓ Correct answer
  3. CBuys a call and sells a put
  4. DSells a put and buys a call
Explanation

Why BOwns the stock and sells a call

A covered call is selling a call option while owning equivalent shares of the underlying stock. B describes a naked call, C and D are unrelated strategies.

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