You are short 1000 shares of XYZ stock and you want to limit losses to the upside should the position go against you. YOu want to use an option positon to control your risk. Which of the strategies below best accomplished your objective?  a. covered call  b. covered puit c. protective call  d. straddle e. none of the above

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