Grant Purchased One Call on XYZ Stock at an Exercise

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Multiple Choice

Grant purchased one call on XYZ stock at an exercise price of $25. The market price of XYZ stock when Grant purchased the call was $24 a share. XYZ is currently priced at $30 a share. Grant paid $120 to buy the call. How much profit will Grant make if he exercises the option today and then sells the shares? Ignore all transaction-related costs.

• A) $380
• B) $480
• C) $500
• D) $600

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Definitions:

Stock Split

involves dividing a company's existing stock into multiple shares to boost the liquidity of the shares, although the overall value of the company does not change.

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company’s profits that is kept or retained for reinvestment in the business, rather than being paid out as dividends to shareholders.

Book Value

The net value of a company's assets minus its liabilities and intangible assets, as recorded on the balance sheet.

Stock Split

A stock split is a corporate action where a company divides its existing shares into multiple shares to boost the liquidity of the shares, while the market capitalization remains unchanged.