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question 45

Multiple Choice

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-Ima Greedy,the CFO of Financial Saving Techniques has been granted options on 200,000 shares. The stock is currently trading at $23 a share and the options are at the money. The variance of the stock has been about .08 on an annual basis over the last several years. The options mature in 3 years and the risk free rate is 4%.
Calculate N(d₂) .

• A) .5000
• B) .5988
• C) .6164
• D) .7468
• E) .7595

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Definitions:

Risk Premium

Risk premium is the additional return an investor demands for holding a risky asset over a risk-free asset, compensating for the higher uncertainty.

Risk Premium

The extra return demanded by investors for taking on additional risk above the risk-free rate of return.

Asset Return

The income that an asset produces for its investor, measured as a percentage of the asset's purchase price.

Risk-free Rate

A theoretical return on an investment with zero risk, typically represented by treasury bills or government bonds.