The Time Value of an Option Is the

question 30

Multiple Choice

The time value of an option is the

• A) difference between the price of the underlying security and the strike price.
• B) value due to expectations that the price of the underlying security will rise above the strike price.
• C) minimum value of the option.
• D) option premium value.

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Definitions:

Actual Firm Value

The real value of a company, considering both tangible and intangible factors, and not just the market value or book value.

Optimal Capital Structure

The ideal mix of debt, equity, and other financing sources that minimizes a company's cost of capital while maximizing its stock price.

Required Return

The minimum gain necessary from an investment to justify its risk, similar to the return requirement but specific to individual investment criteria.

Assets

Assets of economic worth owned or managed by a person, business, or nation, anticipated to deliver benefits in the future.