A Stock Currently Sells for $34 a Share but Is

question 26

Multiple Choice

A stock currently sells for $34 a share but is expected to increase in value over the next six months to at least $36 a share. Assume there are 6-month options available on this stock with an exercise price of $35. Which of these options should have the most value today?

• A) European put
• B) American call
• C) American and European calls equally
• D) European call
• E) American put

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