The writer of a call option is said to be in a:
A) Long call position.
B) Short call position.
C) Long put position.
D) Short put position.
E) None of the above.

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The writer (seller) of a call option is in a short call position because they have sold the right to buy the underlying asset at a specified price within a specified time frame to the call option holder.

The Writer of a Call Option Is Said to Be