Which of the Following Is True

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true?

• A) The volatility skew for equities is much more pronounced now than it was in 1985.
• B) The volatility skew for equities has a positive gradient
• C) The volatility skew for equities is consistent with the Black-Scholes-Merton model.
• D) The volatility skew for equities is similar to that for foreign currencies.

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