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A Canadian investor sells an options contract, giving the buyer the right to purchase 100 shares of XYZ Corp. at $50.00 per share. This is an example of which type of option?

A call option gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy an underlying asset at a specified price (strike price) on or before a certain date.

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Question: A Canadian investor sells an options contract, giving the buyer the right to purchase 100 shares of XYZ Corp. at $50.00 per share. This is an example of which type of option?

Answer options:

  • A put option. ✅ A call option.
  • A warrant.
  • A future contract.

Correct answer: A call option.

Explanation: A call option gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy an underlying asset at a specified price (strike price) on or before a certain date.

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