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SIE practice questioneasyLong/short positions

What is the maximum loss for the buyer of an option contract?

  1. AStrike price minus premium
  2. BUnlimited
  3. CThe premium paid✓ Correct answer
  4. DThere is no loss possible
Explanation

Why CThe premium paid

Option buyers can only lose the premium paid. Sellers can have unlimited loss on uncovered calls, but buyers are limited to the premium.

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