A one-month American call on a non-dividend paying stock sells for $5 when the initial...

70.2K

Verified Solution

Question

Accounting

A one-month American call on a non-dividend paying stock sells for $5 when the initial stock price is $45 and one-month interest rates are at 6%. A month later a different one-month American call on the same non-dividend paying stock with the same exercise price sells for $4 when the stock is selling for $45 and one-month interest rates are still 6%. Assuming no arbitrage opportunities, how can this be? Please note that this answer also explains why the corresponding put prices will also have decreased by $1.

Answer & Explanation Solved by verified expert
Get Answers to Unlimited Questions

Join us to gain access to millions of questions and expert answers. Enjoy exclusive benefits tailored just for you!

Membership Benefits:
  • Unlimited Question Access with detailed Answers
  • Zin AI - 3 Million Words
  • 10 Dall-E 3 Images
  • 20 Plot Generations
  • Conversation with Dialogue Memory
  • No Ads, Ever!
  • Access to Our Best AI Platform: Flex AI - Your personal assistant for all your inquiries!
Become a Member

Other questions asked by students