The below table shows the list of prices for puts expiring in 30 days (T = 1/12). Using the put option with a strike price of $236, estimate the level of the VIX index.     K       p    230 2.14 231 2.37 232 2.62 233 2.91 234 3.23 235 3.60 236 4.01 237 4.47 238 4.95   Other parameters you'll need: s0 = $234.35r = 0.74%T = 1/12 years (required precision 0.01 +/- 0.01)

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The below table shows the list of prices for puts expiring in 30 days (T = 1/12). Using the put option with a strike price of $236, estimate the level of the VIX index. 

   K       p   
230 2.14
231 2.37
232 2.62
233 2.91
234 3.23
235 3.60
236 4.01
237 4.47
238 4.95

 

Other parameters you'll need:

s0 = $234.35
r = 0.74%
T = 1/12 years

(required precision 0.01 +/- 0.01)

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