Week 10 - ch20 - Solutions To Tutorial Questions
Week 10 - ch20 - Solutions To Tutorial Questions
Derivative securities
TUTORIAL SOLUTIONSEND-OF-CHAPTER QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS
6. False. The value of a call option depends on the total variance of the value of the
underlying asset. The call option will sell for more since it has higher potential
profit.
8. There is an arbitrage opportunity. You can buy a call option for $0.95, exercise it
for $6.25, and then sell the share for $7.55. You will have made a profit of $0.35
per share.
12. The call should sell for more as the potential profit is unlimited. The potential
profit for the put is limited to $10 per option less the cost of the premium.
13. The prices of both the call and the put option should increase. When the risk
increases, the value of the option when it finishes out of the money doesnt
change but the value of the option will be greater when it finishes in the money.