Q8) (1%) Suppose that on 27 October 2022, Wall Street Journal in New York presents the following price for 27 March 2023 call options on Microsoft stock (in $ USA) strike 75 80 85 price 11 7.96 5.5 while the annual interest rate is 4% per year. On this date (27 October 2022) the Microsoft stock was trading at $81.625. Suppose we decide that the volatility of the market is 30%. Should you buy the call option as the European one with strike price $80? Justify your answer.

Q8) (1%) Suppose that on 27 October 2022, Wall Street Journal in New York presents the following price for 27 March 2023 call options on Microsoft stock (in $ USA) strike 75 80 85 price 11 7.96 5.5 while the annual interest rate is 4% per year. On this date (27 October 2022) the Microsoft stock was trading at $81.625. Suppose we decide that the volatility of the market is 30%. Should you buy the call option as the European one with strike price $80? Justify your answer.

EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

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Chapter8: Analysis Of Risk And Return

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