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Worst Case with a Protective Put

BarclaysJ.P. Morgan

You own a stock bought at $50 and buy a put struck at$ 45 for a $2 premium. What is the most you can lose on the combined position (in dollars per share)?

Approach

The put floors your sale price at 45.

Don’t forget the premium you paid.

Answer

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