Investments
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ISBN: 9781259277177
Author: Zvi Bodie Professor, Alex Kane, Alan J. Marcus Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 21, Problem 20PS
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Mr. M is considering preparing delta-hedge strategy for safeguarding the portfolio against uncertainties of market volatility. Mr M. has 51,750 shares and he is considering taking short on call options which has delta of 0.69. The stock price falls.
Character in this case: Mr. M
Adequate information:
Delta of call option is 0.69
Number of shares is 51,750
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