The binomial and Black-Scholes pricing models are the "guide posts" for pricing American and European options. Investors often consider employing stock options in their portfolios to minimize risk. They are viewed as "insurance" against losses in the portfolio. What are the pros and cons of the two models when pricing options? How would you incorporate the two models in your investment strategies/plans?

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The binomial and Black-Scholes pricing models are the "guide posts" for pricing American and European options. Investors often consider employing stock options in their portfolios to minimize risk. They are viewed as "insurance" against losses in the portfolio. What are the pros and cons of the two models when pricing options? How would you incorporate the two models in your investment strategies/plans?

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The binomial and Black-Scholes pricing models are use to solve option pricing problems. Binomial Model is a statistical method and Black Scholes model requires a solution of a stochastic differential equation. 

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