According to the Black/Scholes Option Valuation Model, the Value of a Call

question 5

Multiple Choice

According to the Black/Scholes option valuation model, the value of a call option increases if

• A)the option approaches expiration
• B)the return on the stock is more certain
• C)interest rates on a discounted bond decline
• D)the standard deviation of the stock's return increases

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