An investor buys a put option with an exercise price of $40 when the stock price is $42. The option premium is $1. At expiration the stock price is $37. The investor will realize____________.   A. a loss of $2. B. a loss of $3. C. a profit of $1. D. a profit of $2.

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An investor buys a put option with an exercise price of $40 when the stock price is $42. The option premium is $1. At expiration the stock price is $37. The investor will realize____________.

 

A. a loss of $2.

B. a loss of $3.

C. a profit of $1.

D. a profit of $2.

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