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Basic Question 5 of 18

Which of the following statements about options and their underlying assets is FALSE?

A. The value of an option, in comparison to its underlying asset, has the potential of creating an arbitrage opportunity.
B. The owner of the option is legally required to engage in a transaction involving the asset.
C. The holder of a long position on an option is the only party with the right to initiate a transaction involving the asset.

User Contributed Comments 4

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cgalarzac Am I supposed to know the answer just by this reading?
fabsan Same here
Olesya_CFA these notes are supposed to supplement the main CFA readings or your experience. They are not sufficient for understanding all of the topics. I took a three months class to understand how options work.
Fabulous1 Read the Derivatives Section first, then it will be easier if you have no prior knowledge of this topic
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Learning Outcome Statements

describe classifications of assets and markets

describe the major types of securities, currencies, contracts, commodities, and real assets that trade in organized markets, including their distinguishing characteristics and major subtypes

CFA® 2024 Level I Curriculum, Volume 3, Module 1.