The seller of a put option is transferring the risk:

A. this statement is incorrect since only sellers of call options are transferring risk.
B. of a price increase of the stock to the buyer of the option.
C. this statement is incorrect since options do not transfer risk.
D. of a price decrease of the stock to the buyer of the option.


Answer: B

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