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a. i. Call option is the right of the buyer who pays a certain premium to the seller to buy a underlying asset at predetermined price.
ii. Possible profit and loss opportunities for call option
Max ( Stock price at maturity - strike price , 0 ) - premium (for buyer)
The possible profit and loss opportunities for investor
Profit is when the stock price at maturity exceeds the call price and premium paid
Maximum loss = Premium paid
b. i. Put option is the right of the buyer who pays a certain premium to the seller to sell a underlying asset at predetermined price.
ii. Possible profit and loss opportunities for call option
Max ( Strike Price - Stock price at maturity , 0 ) - premium (for buyer)
The possible profit and loss opportunities for investor
Profit is when the stock price at maturity is below the call price and premium paid
Maximum loss = Premium paid