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SIE practice questioneasyMax gain/loss calculations

What is the maximum loss for a buyer of a call option?

  1. AUnlimited
  2. BThe strike price
  3. CThe premium paid✓ Correct answer
  4. DThe current market price
Explanation

Why CThe premium paid

The maximum loss is the premium paid to purchase the call. Sellers (not buyers) have the potential for larger or unlimited losses; the market price and strike are not max loss.

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