You Have $100 to Invest

question 12

Multiple Choice

You have $100 to invest.You can invest it in one of two alternatives.The first is to invest it in a stock that is trading for $100.The second is to buy three-month 100-strike calls on the stock that are currently trading at $4 each.You expect the stock price to appreciate with a maximum price after three months of $110.What is the maximum return on investment you can generate using stock and options?

• A)10%
• B)50%
• C)150%
• D)250%

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