Which of the Following Is True of a Volatility Smile

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of a volatility smile?

• A) Implied volatility is on the horizontal axis and strike price is on the vertical axis
• B) Historical volatility is on the horizontal axis and strike price is on the vertical axis
• C) Implied volatility is on the vertical axis and strike price is on the horizontal axis
• D) Historical volatility is on the vertical axis and strike price is on the horizontal axis

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