You Own a Call Option and Put Option That Both

question 92

Multiple Choice

You own a call option and put option that both have the same exercise price of $50, and their respective prices are $4 and $3. The stock is currently trading at $60. Calculate the dollar return on this strategy.

• A) $1.00
• B) $2.00
• C) $3.00
• D) $4.00
• E) $5.00

Perform direct calculations with probability distributions to find the probability of specific outcomes.

Apply probability theory to real-world scenarios to analyze and solve problems.

Identify and utilize joint probability distributions in the analysis of two variables.

Distinguish between different types of distributions, including marginal, conditional, and joint probability distributions.

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Definitions:

Fed Chooses

When mentioned in economic contexts, "Fed Chooses" likely refers to the decision-making processes of the Federal Reserve, the central banking system in the United States, regarding monetary policy.

Inflation Rate

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and, subsequently, purchasing power is falling.

Natural Rate

The long-term rate of an economic variable, such as unemployment or interest, that is not influenced by cyclical or short-term factors.

Long-Run Phillips Curve

A visual representation showing the relationship between inflation and unemployment rates, suggesting that in the long run, there is no trade-off between inflation and unemployment.