The Current Price of a Stock Is $22, and at the End

question 24

Multiple Choice

The current price of a stock is $22, and at the end of one year its price will be either $27 or $17.The annual risk-free rate is 6.0%, based on daily compounding.A 1-year call option on the stock, with an exercise price of $22, is available.Based on the binomial model, what is the option's value? (Hint: Use daily compounding.)

• A) $2.43
• B) $2.70
• C) $2.99
• D) $3.29
• E) $3.62

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Definitions:

Simple Interest

An interest calculation method where the charge is based on the original principal amount, unaffected by the added interest.

Required Rate

The minimum return an investor expects to achieve by investing in a particular asset, taking into account its risk level.

Simple Interest

Simple interest is a method of calculating interest where the interest charge is based solely on the principal amount, not on previously earned interest.

Discounted

The process of determining the present value of a future amount by applying a discount rate.