Chapter 15, Problem 1WM

Summary Introduction

(a)

To Discuss:

To locate the 52-week range for GE.

Introduction:

The lowest and the highest price at which the stock has traded in the previous 52 weeks is shown by the 52-week range.

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(b)

To Discuss:

The price at which GE last traded.

Introduction:

The last price at which a trade occurred in a futures contract is known as the last traded price.

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(c)

To Discuss:

The last price shown for the call option.

Introduction:

The last price at which a trade occurred in a futures contract is known as the last traded price.

Summary Introduction

(d)

To Discuss:

Determine if the call option is in the money.

Introduction:

If an option contract has intrinsic value then it is said to be in the money.

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(e)

To Discuss:

To draw a graph that shows the payoff and the profit to the holder of this call optionovera range of prices,including the prices found in the 52-week range of the S&P stock report.

Introduction:

Payoff graph is a good way to understand the profits and losses with a strategy.

Summary Introduction

(f)

To Discuss:

To repeat the steps for a put option on GE with the same expiration date and the same strike price.

Introduction:

The last price at which a trade occurred in a futures contract is known as the last traded price.

If an option contract has intrinsic value then it is said to be in the money.

Payoff graph is a good way to understand the profits and losses with a strategy.