The Maximum

question 52

Multiple Choice

The maximum:

• A)profit from buying a put is the stock price.
• B)loss from writing a put is the option premium.
• C)profit from writing a call is the strike price.
• D)loss from buying a call is $0.
• E)profit from writing a put is the option premium.

Understand the mechanics of homemade leverage and its implications on investors' positions.

Describe the relationship between capital structure, cost of capital, and firm valuation according to Modigliani and Miller propositions with tax.

Identify the costs associated with corporate default, including direct and indirect bankruptcy costs.

Understand the principles for choosing an optimal capital structure that balances tax benefits, financial distress costs, and investment policy considerations.

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Definitions:

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