The Lower Bound of a Call Option

question 267

Multiple Choice

The lower bound of a call option:

• A) Can be a negative value regardless of the stock or exercise prices.
• B) Can be a negative value but only when the exercise price exceeds the stock price.
• C) Can be a negative value but only when the stock price exceeds the exercise price.
• D) Must be greater than zero.
• E) Can be equal to zero.

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