Consider buying the put option, if the price is lower at the expiration date of option then the ____________?

Correct answer: D. profit will be higher

  • A. liquidity will be higher
  • B. loss will be higher
  • C. profit will be lower
  • D. profit will be higher

Explanation

A put option becomes more valuable as the underlying asset's price falls because it gives the buyer the right to sell at the higher exercise price. Thus, a lower expiration price generally produces a higher profit for the put buyer.

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