Short Call
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An investor believes that the price of XYZ stock will not increase above $50 in the next month. -
The investor sells or writes a call option contract with a strike price of $50 and expiration date of one month from now. -
The investor receives a premium of $2 per share from the buyer of the call option. -
If the price of XYZ stock does not increase above $50, the buyer of the call option will not exercise the option and the investor will keep the premium. -
If the price of XYZ stock increases above $50, the buyer of the call option will exercise the option and the investor will be obligated to sell the underlying stock at $50, even if the market price is higher.