A Futures Price Is Currently 40 Cents

question 16

Multiple Choice

A futures price is currently 40 cents.It is expected to move up to 44 cents or down to 34 cents in the next six months.The risk-free interest rate is 6%.What is the probability of an up movement in a risk-neutral world?

• A) 0.4
• B) 0.5
• C) 0.72
• D) 0.6

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