ASSIGNMENT

Assignment Question(s):      (Marks 10)

Q1.Explain each of the following concepts as they relate to call options.

• Rho ( 1 Mark)

• Theta ( 1 Mark)

• Vega ( 1 Mark)

 

Q2.Discuss the covered Call strategy and protective Put strategy? And describe their advantages and disadvantages?                                                              (3 Marks)

 

Q3. Consider a stock worth $35 that can go up or down by 15 percent per period. The risk-free rate is 10 percent. The exercise price of European call option is $35.  Use one binomial period.

• Determine the two possible stock prices for the next period. (1 Mark)

• Determine the intrinsic values/values at expiration of a European call option. (1Mark)

• Find the theoretical value/Price of the option today. (2 Mark)