An investor buys a European put on a share of $4. The stock price is...

80.2K

Verified Solution

Question

Finance

An investor buys a European put on a share of $4. The stock price is $45 and the strike price is $42. Fill the table and answer. (25 points)

Stock price (ST) in the market

$30

$35

$40

$42

$45

$50

$55

Option value (Pay off)

Premium

Profit

a) Under what circumstances does the investor make a profit?

b) Under what circumstances will the option be exercised?

c) What is the maximum profit an investor can make if he/she buys this put option?

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