Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) An alternative to using the Black-Scholes formula is to compute the value of growth options using risk-neutral probabilities.
• B) Future growth options are not only important to firm value, but can also be important in the value of an individual project.
• C) While the Black-Scholes formula values American options, most growth options cannot be exercised at any time.
• D) Out-of-the-money calls are riskier than in-the-money calls, and because most growth options are likely to be out-of-the-money, the growth component of firm value is likely to be riskier than the ongoing assets of the firm.

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