Options on XYZ Corporation's Common Stock Trade in the Market

question 16

Multiple Choice

options on XYZ Corporation's common stock trade in the market.Which of the following statements is most correct, holding other things constant?

• A)The price of these call options is likely to rise if XYZ's stock price rises.
• B)The higher the strike price on XYZ's options, the higher the option's price will be.
• C)Assuming the same strike price, an XYZ call option that expires in one month will sell at a higher price than one that expires in three months.
• D)If XYZ's stock price stabilizes (becomes less volatile), then the price of its options will increase.
• E)If XYZ pays a dividend, then its option holders will not receive a cash payment, but the strike price of the option will be reduced by the amount of the dividend.

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Definitions:

Upsloping

Describes a line or curve on a graph that moves upward as it progresses from left to right, often used to depict positive relationships between variables.

Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of that good that suppliers are willing to offer for sale, holding all else constant.

Highly Inelastic

Describes a situation where demand or supply shows little to no response to changes in price, often due to the lack of close substitutes.

Highly Elastic

Describes a market situation where demand or supply of a good or service is very sensitive to changes in price.