Investments
Investments
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781259277177
Author: Zvi Bodie Professor, Alex Kane, Alan J. Marcus Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 20, Problem 13PS

a.

Summary Introduction

To draw: A Payoff diagram using a butterfly spread strategy.

Introduction: 

Net Payoff: Normally, the payoff in financial terminology refers to the amount received as returns on any investment. The amount(profit or loss) earned on sales of a product or service after deducting the selling costs and other expenses incurred during the life of the asset should also be subtracted. The remaining balance is termed as “Net Payoff”.

Butterfly Spread Strategy: It is supposed to be a neutral strategy and consists of a combination of two spreads i.e, the bull spread and a bear spread. It is a strategy that results in limited profit and limited risk options. It allows three striking prices that can be constructed using the 4 options (call and put options).

b.

Summary Introduction

To draw: A Payoff diagram using vertical combination and given information.

Introduction: 

Net Payoff: Normally, the payoff in financial terminology refers to the amount received as returns on any investment. The amount(profit or loss) earned on sales of a product or service after deducting the selling costs and other expenses incurred during the life of the asset should also be subtracted. The remaining balance is termed as “Net Payoff”.

Vertical Strategy: It is supposed to be a strategy in which the sale and purchase of 2 options take place simultaneously. The options may have the same expiration date and different strike prices.

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