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Problem 15-10 An investor purchases a stock for $53 and a put for $.65 with a st

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Question

Problem 15-10

An investor purchases a stock for $53 and a put for $.65 with a strike price of $49. The investor sells a call for $.65 with a strike price of $60. What is the maximum profit and loss for this position? (Loss amount should be indicated by a minus sign.)

An investor purchases a stock for $53 and a put for $.65 with a strike price of $49. The investor sells a call for $.65 with a strike price of $60. What is the maximum profit and loss for this position? (Loss amount should be indicated by a minus sign.)

Explanation / Answer

The Investor sells the call for $65

Strike Price = $60

Maximum Profit = $65 - $60 = $5 (Exercise price -Strike Price of a Call option)

Maximum Loss = Cannot be determined as the put option has not been Exercised and nothing other wise given.