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What are the disadvantages of selling call options LEAP ,which allows the seller to sell shares at a higher strike price?
Disadvantages:
1. The downside is not protected. It can be an infinite loss to the writer of the call option.
2. The duration is more than a year. So, the seller of the call option is stuck in the contract for more than a year.
3. Seller is under obligation to deliver the underlying, if the buyer of the option calls for it.