A European Call and a European Put on a Stock

question 10

Multiple Choice

A European call and a European put on a stock have the same strike price and time to maturity.At 10:00am on a certain day,the price of the call is $3 and the price of the put is $4.At 10:01am news reaches the market that has no effect on the stock price or interest rates,but increases volatilities.As a result the price of the call changes to $4.50.Which of the following is correct?

• A) The put price increases to $6.00
• B) The put price decreases to $2.00
• C) The put price increases to $5.50
• D) It is possible that there is no effect on the put price

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Definitions:

Periodic Inventory System

An inventory accounting practice where physical counts are performed at specific intervals to determine the cost of goods sold and ending inventory levels.

Voucher System

A method for processing accounts payable where a document (voucher) is prepared for every payable transaction, detailing the goods or services received, amounts to be paid, authorization, and accounts to be charged.

Net Method

An accounting method for recording purchases at the net of any trade discounts or rebate.

Discount Period

The amount of time the bank holds a note that was discounted until the maturity date.