The Black-Scholes Formula Is Based on

question 27

Multiple Choice

The Black-Scholes formula is based on

• A) A field of mathematics known as Brownian geometry.
• B) An assumption that stock prices are distributed normally.
• C) An assumption that continuously-compounded stock returns are distributed normally.
• D) A geometric process that allows for both positive and negative stock prices.

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