BUS325 Derivative Securities
Workshop 9
Problem 12.9.
A stock price is currently $50. It is known that at the end of two months it will be either $53
or $48. The risk-free interest rate is 10% per annum with continuous compounding. What is
the value of a two-month European call option with a strikeprice of $49? Use no-arbitrage
arguments.
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, Problem 12.10.
A stock price is currently $80. It is known that at the end of four months it will be either $75
or $85. The risk-free interest rate is 5% per annum with continuous compounding. What is
the value of a four-month European put option with a strikeprice of $80? Use no-arbitrage
arguments.
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Workshop 9
Problem 12.9.
A stock price is currently $50. It is known that at the end of two months it will be either $53
or $48. The risk-free interest rate is 10% per annum with continuous compounding. What is
the value of a two-month European call option with a strikeprice of $49? Use no-arbitrage
arguments.
1
, Problem 12.10.
A stock price is currently $80. It is known that at the end of four months it will be either $75
or $85. The risk-free interest rate is 5% per annum with continuous compounding. What is
the value of a four-month European put option with a strikeprice of $80? Use no-arbitrage
arguments.
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