Suppose IBM Is Priced at $225 a Share and a Call

question 76

Essay

Suppose IBM is priced at $225 a share and a call with an exercise price of $250 and two months to expiration costs $0.125 per contract. Why do you suppose investors would be willing to purchase a call so far out-of-the-money?

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Definitions:

Financing Activities

Transactions and events affecting the long-term liabilities and equity of a company, including issuing debt, repaying loans, and distributing dividends.

Net Cash

The amount of cash that is remaining after all cash inflows and outflows have been accounted for, over a specific period.

Financing Activities

Transactions that result in changes in the size and composition of the equity capital or borrowings of the entity.

Statement Of Cash Flows

A financial statement that provides aggregate data regarding all cash inflows a company receives from its ongoing operations and external investment sources, as well as all cash outflows that pay for business activities and investments during a given period.