Finra Exam Series-7 Topic 1 Question 81 Discussion

Actual exam question for Finra's Series-7 exam

Question #: 81
Topic #: 1

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Which of the following options positions is characteristic of a short straddle?

Along one put and short one call

Blong one call and short one put

Clong one put and short one call

Dlong one call and long one put

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Suggested Answer: C

long one put and short one call. This is a short straddle. A position that is long one put and long one call is a long straddle.

by Britt at Feb 09, 2024, 02:52 PM

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Cristy

5 months ago

I think D) long one call and long one put is not a characteristic position of a short straddle because it involves buying both options instead of selling.

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Barrie

6 months ago

I agree with A) long one put and short one call, it makes sense for a short straddle strategy.

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Nada

6 months ago

I think A) long one put and short one call is the correct position because it involves selling both a call and a put option.

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Twana

6 months ago

I'm not sure, can someone explain why C) long one put and short one call is the characteristic position?

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Carli

6 months ago

I disagree, I believe it is A) long one put and short one call.

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Fernanda

7 months ago

I think the characteristic position of a short straddle is C) long one put and short one call.

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