Suppose a Firm Offers an Equity-Linked Security

question 7

Multiple Choice

Suppose a firm offers an equity-linked security.The face value is $1 million and its payoff is based on any appreciation in an equity index currently at 855.50.It has determined that of the $1 million raised,it can structure the option component so that its value is $135,000.Currently an at-the-money call option is worth $125.What percentage of the gain in the index can it offer?

• A)92 percent
• B)100 percent
• C)50 percent
• D)8.23 percent
• E)none of the above

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