Practical Management Science
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Author: WINSTON, Wayne L.
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Chapter 2, Problem 24P
a)
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To determine: The price of the call option.
Call option:
Call option is an arrangement which gives the option buyer the right but does not give the obligation to buy a stock, commodity, bond or any other instrument at a stated price within a particular period. The stock, bond, or commodity is called as the underlying asset.
b)
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To use: A data table to show how a change in volatility changes the value of the option and give an intuitive explanation for the results.
c)
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To use: A data table to show how a change in today’s stock price changes the option’s value and give an intuitive explanation for your results.
d)
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To use: A data table to show how a change in the option’s duration changes the option’s value and give an intuitive explanation for the results.
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