Question

Which of the following would NOT be a benefit of purchasing call options for the stocks of a number of different companies?

[A] If the underlying stocks decline, the investor's losses would be limited to the amount of the premiums.
[*B] By exercising the calls early, the investor could limit the risk in his portfolio.
[C] If the underlying stocks moved upward, the investor could participate in this upward movement.
[D] Added diversification would be provided to the investor only until the calls expire.

Answer 1

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Call option is the purchase of the right to purchase the product at a fixed price before the time agreed. Buying call options, would limit the risk level to the premiums paid for the calls. So the option A is correct and by the exercise of this call option early cannot limit risk on the portfolio. The remainder two are the benefit of purchasing call options.