a
To evaluate:The investment strategy A in which January call options on CSI shares are written with a strike price of $45. The calls are sold at $3.
Introduction:
Zero cost collar strategy: It is a type of options collar strategy which protects the losses incurred by the investor. The solution used is by purchasing a call and put options which finally cancel each other. Profits are capped if this strategy is used. It is defined as equity risk reversals, zero cost options.
b.
To evaluate:The investment strategy B in which January put options on CSI shares are purchased with a strike price of $35.
Introduction:
Zero cost collar strategy: It is a type of options collar strategy which protects the losses incurred by the investor. The solution used is by purchasing a call and put options which finally cancel each other. Profits are capped if this strategy is used. It is known as equity risk reversals, zero cost options.
c.
To evaluate:The investment strategy C in which zero-cost collar is established by writing the January call options and buying put options. Also highlights the advantages and disadvantages of above three and your recommended options.
Introduction:
Zero cost collar strategy: It is a type of options collar strategy which protects the losses incurred by the investor. The solution used is by purchasing a call and put options which finally cancel each other. Profits are capped if this strategy is used. It is known as equity risk reversals, zero cost options.
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