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Old 02-07-2004, 10:43 AM   #9
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Originally posted by ray


So going Long on the option is the right, but not the obligation. Going Short on the option is the obligation, correct? Therefore, the Long call or put is less risky. The maximum I could lose is the value I paid for the options.


Thats exactly it!

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