Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) The option price is more sensitive to changes in volatility for at-the-money options than it is for in-the-money options.
• B) A share of stock can be thought of as a put option on the assets of the firm with a strike price equal to the value of debt outstanding.
• C) In the context of corporate finance, equity is at-the-money when a firm is close to bankruptcy.
• D) Because the price of equity is increasing with the volatility of the firm's assets, equity holders benefit from a zero-NPV project that increases the volatility of the firm's assets.

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Definitions:

Fair Market Value

The price that property would sell for on the open market, often used in the context of real estate and tax assessments.

Recognized Gain

The amount of gain that is subject to tax in the year of a transaction.

Realized Gain

The profit earned from the sale of an asset, such as stocks, bonds, or real estate, which becomes taxable when the asset is sold.

Selling Expenses

Expenses incurred directly or indirectly in making a sale, such as commissions, advertising costs, and shipping expenses.