13F-HR for option positions

Hello,

When a company lists call or put options do you actually know if they are long or short the option?

Do i assume it is always a long position or does the sec have rules on recording option positions.

Thank you

 

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When a company lists call or put options on their 13f-hr (quarterly report of holdings,

Do you actually know if they are long or short the option?

Do i assume it is always a long position or does the sec have rules on recording option positions.

Thank you

 

13Fs only show long positions. So you will never see a write, only a buy.

-Neo