Suppose You Look in the Newspaper and See IBM Trading

question 149

Essay

Suppose you look in the newspaper and see IBM trading at $250 per share. Calls on IBM with one month to expiration and an exercise price of $245 are trading at $6.50 each. Puts on IBM with one month to expiration and an exercise price of $255 are trading at $3.50 each. Are these prices reasonable? Explain. (Ignore transactions costs).

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Definitions:

Nonmarket Rationing

Distribution of goods and services based on criteria other than price, such as need or merit.

Expected Rate of Return

The anticipated amount of profit or loss from an investment, considering the potential risks and rewards.

Interest Rate

The percentage at which interest is charged or paid on a loan or investment over a specific period of time.

Normal Profit

The profit level that allows a business to cover its costs, including the opportunity cost of capital, without making an economic profit.