a.
To evaluate: Belief of Franklin about the European-style option will aim higher premium.
Introduction:
Option Style: According to financial terminology, the style of an option is a class or group which consists of predefined dates abut when option have to be exercised. The two types of option styles are American-style options and European style options.
b.
To determine: The European-style call option using put-call parity and the information provided in the table.
Introduction:
Put-Call parity relationship: It is a relationship defined among the amounts of European put options and European call options of the given same class. The condition implied here is that the underlying asset, strike price, and expiration dates are the same in both the options.
c.
To determine: The effect of increment short-term interest rate and stock price volatility; and decrease in time to expiration on the call option’s value.
Introduction:
Call option: It is an option that facilitates the buyer to buy the underlying assets at a fixed or agreed price irrespective of changes in market price during a specified period.
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