You Hold a Fixed-Strike Lookback Put Option Written on a Stock

question 2

Multiple Choice

You hold a fixed-strike lookback put option written on a stock that was at-the-money at inception. The stock price at inception was $56, the stock price at maturity is $63, and the lowest and highest stock prices observed over the option's life are, respectively, $52 and $64. The payoff from the option at maturity is

• A) Zero.
• B) $4.
• C) $8.
• D) $11.

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Definitions:

Overpricing

Setting the price of a product or service higher than its perceived market value or cost justification, potentially leading to reduced sales or customer dissatisfaction.

Target-Return Pricing

A pricing strategy where the price is set to achieve a specified return on investment or cost.

Creativity in Pricing

The application of innovative and strategic approaches to setting prices with the aim of optimizing profitability and market share.

Markup

The amount added to the cost of a product in setting the final price. It can be based on selling price or on cost.