Dumo is a trader at ZNF Equity traders and has just identified a stock, UFSI Limited, which is currently trading at R25 per share. Dumo decides to take a long position in at-the money put option and simultaneously buys one share of UFSI stock. The put option expires in 3 months’ time and costs R2.5 per share. Assume a contract consists of one put option. Identify the strategy employed by Dumo above.

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  • Dumo is a trader at ZNF Equity traders and has just identified a stock, UFSI Limited, which is currently trading at R25 per share. Dumo decides to take a long position in at-the money put option and simultaneously buys one share of UFSI stock. The put option expires in 3 months’ time and costs R2.5 per share. Assume a contract consists of one put option.

Identify the strategy employed by Dumo above. 

 

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