Assume That You Own Both a May 40 Put and a May

question 241

Multiple Choice

Assume that you own both a May 40 put and a May 40 call on ABC stock. Which one of the following statements is correct concerning your option positions? Ignore taxes and transaction
Costs.

• A) An increase in the stock price will increase the value of your put and decrease the value of your call.
• B) Both a May 45 put and a May 45 call will have higher values than your May 40 options.
• C) The time premium on both your put and call are less than the time premiums on equivalent June options.
• D) A decrease in the stock price will decrease the value of both of your options.
• E) You cannot profit on your position as your profits on one option will be offset by losses on the other option.

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision, representing the benefits that could have been obtained by taking an alternative action.

Variable Cost

Costs that change in proportion to the level of activity or volume of production, such as raw materials or sales commissions.

Prime Cost

The combined costs of direct materials and direct labor that are directly involved in the manufacturing of a product.

Direct Labor

The wages and salaries of employees who are directly involved in the production of goods or services.