Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Flashcards: Differentiate Option Types

Study Differentiate Option Types in Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What does it mean to be assigned on a short option position?

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ANSWER

The writer must fulfill the contract (buy or sell the underlying). Assignment requires the option writer to execute the contract by buying or selling the underlying asset at the strike price if exercised by the holder.

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Which of the following option investors has an obligation to perform if exercised?
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