Multiple Choice
You own shares of a stock and believe the stock price will increase in the future. However, you realize the stock price could decline and want to hedge that risk. Which one of the following option positions should you take to create the desired hedge?
A) buy a call
B) sell a call
C) buy a put
D) sell a put
E) none of the above
Correct Answer:

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Correct Answer:
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