SIE practice questionmediumBreakeven points
Breakeven on a short call is calculated as:
- ACurrent price minus premium
- BStrike price minus premium
- CCurrent price plus premium
- DStrike price plus premium✓ Correct answer
Explanation
Why D — Strike price plus premium
Breakeven for short call writers = strike price + premium received. Buyers have reverse breakeven formulas.
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