Which of the Following Describes a Situation Where an American

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a situation where an American put option on a stock becomes more likely to be exercised early?

• A) Expected dividends increase
• B) Interest rates decrease
• C) The stock price volatility decreases
• D) All of the above

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