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VII NISM Series VII
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Which of the following is true about an option contract?

Practice question from NISM Series VII Mock Test 6 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. A

    Buyer has an obligation to buy or sell

  2. B

    Seller has an obligation to buy or sell

  3. Buyer has the right but not the obligation

    Correct answer

  4. D

    Both buyer and seller have no rights

Why this is the answer

Option buyers can choose whether or not to exercise the contract, whereas option sellers are obligated if the buyer exercises.

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