is buying a put option long position?

Question

in this video explanation you said that buying a call or put option is a long position, however in the subsequent quiz in explanation you have written that buying a put option is short positon. can you elaborate what is right and remove confusion? and also correct the video or quiz in case of any mistake.

Answer 1

Hello Dhiraj,

Thanks for reaching out!

That's right! The third options should be selling a put option.

Good catch! It will be corrected asap.

Thank you for noticing!

Best,

The 365 Team

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