Suppose the Underlying Stock Pays a Dividend Before the Expiration

question 12

Multiple Choice

Suppose the underlying stock pays a dividend before the expiration of options on that stock. This will:
I.increase the value of a call option;
II.increase the value of a put option;
III.decrease the value of a call option;
IV.decrease the value of a put option

• A)I and II only
• B)III and IV only
• C)I and IV only
• D)II and III only

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