Ryan bought a stock three years ago for $6 a share. Today, June 22, the stock is selling for $72 a share. Ryan is afraid that the price will fall and does not want to lose his profits so he places a stop-loss order to sell at $70
The stock sells between $71 and $75 throughout the remainder of the day on June 22. On the morning of June 23, the stock opens at $9 a share based on rumors of a possible bankruptcy due to inappropriate accounting procedures. Which one of the following statements is true concerning this situation?
A) Ryan was able to sell his stock for $70 a share thereby protecting his profits.
B) Ryan's stock was sold for $9 a share causing him to lose most of his profits.
C) Ryan still owns his shares of stock since his order was never executed at the $70 price.
D) Ryan received a call from the specialist asking him what he wanted to do about his order.
Answer: B
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