Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)For a call written on a stock with positive beta,the beta of the call always exceeds the beta of the stock.
• B)The beta of a put option written on a negative beta stock is always negative.
• C)As the stock price changes,the beta of an option will change,with its magnitude falling as the option goes in-the-money.
• D)A put option is a hedge,so its price goes up when the stock price goes down.

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Definitions:

Midpoint Formula

In economics, it is often used to calculate the price elasticity of demand by comparing the percentage change in quantity demanded to the percentage change in price.

Price Elasticity

An index of how sensitive the amount of a product that is bought or sold is to variations in its cost.

Total Revenue

The overall amount of money generated by the sale of goods or services before any costs are subtracted.

Price Effect

The impact on consumer demand and producer behavior due to a change in the price of a good or service, holding other factors constant.