The current price of a non-dividend paying stock is $100. Every three months, it is expected to go up or down by 10% or 6%, respectively. The risk-free rate is 4% per year with continuous compounding. Compute the price of a European call option with strike price $98 and maturity six months written on the stock.
The current price of a non-dividend paying stock is $100. Every three months, it is expected to go up or down by 10% or 6%, respectively. The risk-free rate is 4% per year with continuous compounding. Compute the price of a European call option with strike price $98 and maturity six months written on the stock.
Chapter12: The Cost Of Capital
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