Question by John R: How does an option trader cover bets w stock?
Can someone explain HOW an option writer covers their bets by buying stock? It costs both ways, right? Costs cost, right?
Best answer:
Answer by underexposed…
I think you have it backward….usually it is the shareholder who covers his purchase with an option hedge.
However I cannot speak from experience here, I must admit.
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