MJ stock sells for $31. The MJ/April/30 call sells for $3, and the MJ/April/30 put sells for $2.25. The call, put and a Treasury bill all mature in 3 months. The treasury bill rate is 10 percent per annum. Assume that MJ does not pau dividends. Use put-call parity to demonstrate how you make arbitrage profit. 1) Calculate the arbitrage amount.

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MJ stock sells for $31. The MJ/April/30 call sells for $3, and the MJ/April/30 put sells for
$2.25. The call, put and a Treasury bill all mature in 3 months. The treasury bill rate is 10
percent per annum. Assume that MJ does not pau dividends.
Use put-call parity to demonstrate how you make arbitrage profit.
1) Calculate the arbitrage amount.
2) Demonstrate and explain your arbitrage strategy to gain this arbitrage amount.
3) If the stock price is higher or lower than strike price, you as an investor will end up
with what?
Transcribed Image Text:MJ stock sells for $31. The MJ/April/30 call sells for $3, and the MJ/April/30 put sells for $2.25. The call, put and a Treasury bill all mature in 3 months. The treasury bill rate is 10 percent per annum. Assume that MJ does not pau dividends. Use put-call parity to demonstrate how you make arbitrage profit. 1) Calculate the arbitrage amount. 2) Demonstrate and explain your arbitrage strategy to gain this arbitrage amount. 3) If the stock price is higher or lower than strike price, you as an investor will end up with what?
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