Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of American

question 194

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of American options.

• A) A call or put option that can be exercised on or before its expiration date.
• B) The condition stating that the expected percentage change in the exchange rate is equal to the difference in interest rates.
• C) The condition stating that the current forward rate is an unbiased predictor of the future exchange rate.
• D) Agreements to exchange two securities or currencies.
• E) An agreement to trade currencies based on the exchange rate today for settlement in two days.

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Definitions:

Target Capital Structure

The optimal mix of debt, equity, and other sources of financing that a company aims to achieve for minimizing cost of capital and maximizing value.

Residual Dividend Policy

A strategy where dividends are paid to shareholders after all project and operational expenses, and planned investments are covered.

Forecasted Net Income

An estimate of a company's future net earnings over a specific period, considering expected income and expenses.

Capital Budget

The process of planning and managing a company's long-term investments in major projects and fixed assets.