
Concept explainers
a.
To evaluate: The equation p(0,T,X) when stock selling at S$ , T- time to maturity and exercise price X.
Introduction:
European option: This option can be exercised only on the date of maturity of the option. In simple words, it can be exercised only at a single pre-defined point of time.
b.
To evaluate: The equation P(0,T,X) when stock selling at S$ , T- time to maturity and exercise price X.
Introduction:
American option: It is one of the options contracts done where the holders are allowed to exercise the option rights at any period. It may include the expiration day also.
c.
To evaluate: The equation p(S,T,0) when stock selling at S$ , T- time to maturity and exercise price X.
Introduction:
European option: This option can be exercised only on the date of maturity of the option. In simple words, it can be exercised only at a single pre-defined point of time.
d.
To evaluate: The equation P(S,T,0) when stock selling at S$ , T- time to maturity and exercise price X.
Introduction:
American option: It is one of the options contracts done where the holders are allowed to exercise the option rights at any period. It may include the expiration day also.
e.
To evaluate: The possibility of American puts being exercised early in case (b).
Introduction:
American option: It is one of the options contracts done where the holders are allowed to exercise the option rights at any period. It may include the expiration day also.

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