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An investor owns 100 shares of XYZ Corp. and sells a call option on those shares. What is this strategy commonly known as?

Selling a call option on shares that the investor already owns is known as a covered call, as the potential obligation to deliver shares is 'covered' by the exi

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Question: An investor owns 100 shares of XYZ Corp. and sells a call option on those shares. What is this strategy commonly known as?

Answer options: ✅ Covered call

  • Naked call
  • Protective put
  • Straddle

Correct answer: Covered call

Explanation: Selling a call option on shares that the investor already owns is known as a covered call, as the potential obligation to deliver shares is 'covered' by the existing stock position.

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