SIE practice questioneasyOption premiums
An option premium quoted at $4 means the total premium paid is:
- A$40
- B$4
- C$400✓ Correct answer
- D$100
Explanation
Why C — $400
Options contracts are for 100 shares, so $4 x 100 = $400. The other answers ignore the contract size.
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