Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)In both the Binomial and Black-Scholes Pricing Models,we need to know the risk neutral probability of each possible future stock price to calculate the option price.
• B)In the real world,investors are risk averse.Thus,the expected return of a typical stock includes a positive risk premium to compensate investors for risk.
• C)Because no assumption on the risk preferences of investors is necessary to calculate the option price using either the Binomial Model or the Black-Scholes formula,the models must work for any set of preferences,including risk-neutral investors.
• D)If all market participants were risk neutral,then all financial assets (including options)would have the same cost of capital-the risk-free rate of interest.

Analyze the impact of changing growth rates on dividend payout and stock pricing.

Understand the concept of the required rate of return and its impact on stock valuation.

Comprehend the factors influencing P/E ratios and their implications on stock performance.

Grasp the significance of Tobin's Q and its long-run implications.

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Definitions:

Price Increases

A rise in the cost of goods or services, which can affect demand, supply, and the overall economy.

Demand Shifts Left

A demand shift left is when the demand curve for a good or service shifts to the left, indicating a decrease in demand at all price levels, often due to changes in consumer preferences, income, or substitutes.

Air Travel

The act of traveling in an aircraft, often commercially, where passengers are transported from one location to another.

Law of Demand

Economic principle stating that as the price of a good increases, the quantity demanded decreases, and vice versa, ceteris paribus.