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Question (Relevant to Series 7, Series 62, and Series 24):
Sam bought 1,000 shares of XYZ Corporation three months ago and the stock has appreciated significantly over that time. Sam decides to go short against the box. What does this mean?
Answers:
A: Sam has decided to short 1,000 shares of XYZ.
B: Sam has decided to write 10 call options of XYZ stock.
C: Sam has decided to write 10 put options of XYZ stock.
D: Sam has decided to sell his shares of XYZ and then buy the shares back after a 30-day window.