Question 1

The elasticity of an option is

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A)  the volatility level for the stock that the option price implies.
B)  the continued updating of the hedge ratio as time passes.
C)  the percentage change in the stock call-option price divided by the percentage change in the stock price.
D)  the sensitivity of the delta to the stock price.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above C

Question 2

Portfolio A consists of 600 shares of stock and 300 calls on that stock.Portfolio B consists of 685 shares of stock.The call delta is 0.3.Which portfolio has a higher dollar exposure to a change in stock price?

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A)  Portfolio B
B)  Portfolio A
C)  The two portfolios have the same exposure.
D)  Portfolio A if the stock price increases, and portfolio B if it decreasesE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Which one of the following variables influences the value of call options? I)  Level of interest rates
II)  Time to expiration of the option
III)  Dividend yield of underlying stock
IV)  Stock price volatility

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A)  I and IV only
B)  II and III only
C)  I, II, and IV only
D)  I, II, III, and IVE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

At expiration, the time value of an in-the-money call option is always

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A)  equal to zero.
B)  positive.
C)  negative.
D)  equal to the stock price minus the exercise price.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Vega is defined as

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A)  the change in the value of an option for a dollar change in the price of the underlying asset.
B)  the change in the value of the underlying asset for a dollar change in the call price.
C)  the percentage change in the value of an option for a 1% change in the value of the underlying asset.
D)  the change in the volatility of the underlying stock price.
E)  the sensitivity of an option's price to changes in volatility.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 6

In volatile markets, dynamic hedging may be difficult to implement because

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A)  prices move too quickly for effective rebalancing.
B)  as volatility increases, historical deltas are too low.
C)  price quotes may be delayed so that correct hedge ratios cannot be computed.
D)  volatile markets may cause trading halts.
E)  All of the options are correct.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Which of the inputs in the Black-Scholes option pricing model are directly observable?

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A)  The price of the underlying security
B)  The risk-free rate of interest
C)  The time to expiration
D)  The variance of returns of the underlying asset return
E)  The price of the underlying security, risk-free rate of interest, and time to expirationF) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 8

The intrinsic value of an out-of-the-money call option is equal to

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A)  the call premium.
B)  zero.
C)  the stock price minus the exercise price.
D)  the striking price.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

The elasticity of a stock put option is always

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A)  positive.
B)  smaller than one.
C)  negative.
D)  infinite.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above C

Question 10

If the hedge ratio for a stock call is 0.30, the hedge ratio for a put with the same expiration date and exercise price as the call would be

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A)  0.70.
B)  0.30.
C)  -0.70.
D)  -0.30.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Prior to expiration,

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A)  the intrinsic value of a put option is greater than its actual value.
B)  the intrinsic value of a put option is always positive.
C)  the actual value of a put option is greater than the intrinsic value.
D)  the intrinsic value of a put option is always greater than its time value.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B) C

Question 12

At expiration, the time value of an at-the-money put option is always

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A)  equal to zero.
B)  equal to the stock price minus the exercise price.
C)  negative.
D)  positive.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 13

Other things equal, the price of a stock call option is negatively correlated with which of the following factors?

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A)  The stock price
B)  The time to expiration
C)  The stock volatility
D)  The exercise priceE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

The intrinsic value of an at-the-money put option is equal to

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A)  the stock price minus the exercise price.
B)  the put premium.
C)  zero.
D)  the exercise price minus the stock price.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

A portfolio consists of 225 shares of stock and 300 calls on that stock.If the hedge ratio for the call is 0.4, what would be the dollar change in the value of the portfolio in response to a $1 decline in the stock price?

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A)  -$345
B)  +$500
C)  -$580
D)  -$520E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

The elasticity of a stock call option is always

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A)  greater than one.
B)  smaller than one.
C)  negative.
D)  infinite.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

The intrinsic value of an at-the-money call option is equal to

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A)  the call premium.
B)  zero.
C)  the stock price plus the exercise price.
D)  the striking price.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Dynamic hedging is

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A)  the volatility level for the stock that the option price implies.
B)  the continued updating of the hedge ratio as time passes.
C)  the percentage change in the stock call-option price divided by the percentage change in the stock price.
D)  the sensitivity of the delta to the stock price.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

The Black-Scholes formula assumes that I)  the risk-free interest rate is constant over the life of the option.
II)  the stock price volatility is constant over the life of the option.
III)  the expected rate of return on the stock is constant over the life of the option.
IV)  there will be no sudden extreme jumps in stock prices.

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A)  I and II
B)  I and III
C)  II and II
D)  I, II, and IVE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

If the stock price decreases, the price of a put option on that stock __________, and that of a call option __________.

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A)  decreases; increases
B)  decreases; decreases
C)  increases; decreases
D)  increases; increasesE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 21: Option Valuation

The elasticity of an option is

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Portfolio A consists of 600 shares of stock and 300 calls on that stock.Portfolio B consists of 685 shares of stock.The call delta is 0.3.Which portfolio has a higher dollar exposure to a change in stock price?

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Which one of the following variables influences the value of call options? I) Level of interest rates II) Time to expiration of the option III) Dividend yield of underlying stock IV) Stock price volatility

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At expiration, the time value of an in-the-money call option is always

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Vega is defined as

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In volatile markets, dynamic hedging may be difficult to implement because

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Which of the inputs in the Black-Scholes option pricing model are directly observable?

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The intrinsic value of an out-of-the-money call option is equal to

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The elasticity of a stock put option is always

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If the hedge ratio for a stock call is 0.30, the hedge ratio for a put with the same expiration date and exercise price as the call would be

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Prior to expiration,

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At expiration, the time value of an at-the-money put option is always

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Other things equal, the price of a stock call option is negatively correlated with which of the following factors?

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The intrinsic value of an at-the-money put option is equal to

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A portfolio consists of 225 shares of stock and 300 calls on that stock.If the hedge ratio for the call is 0.4, what would be the dollar change in the value of the portfolio in response to a $1 decline in the stock price?

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The elasticity of a stock call option is always

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The intrinsic value of an at-the-money call option is equal to

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Dynamic hedging is

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If the stock price decreases, the price of a put option on that stock , and that of a call option .

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Exam 21: Option Valuation

The elasticity of an option is

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Portfolio A consists of 600 shares of stock and 300 calls on that stock.Portfolio B consists of 685 shares of stock.The call delta is 0.3.Which portfolio has a higher dollar exposure to a change in stock price?

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Which one of the following variables influences the value of call options? I) Level of interest rates II) Time to expiration of the option III) Dividend yield of underlying stock IV) Stock price volatility

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At expiration, the time value of an in-the-money call option is always

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Vega is defined as

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In volatile markets, dynamic hedging may be difficult to implement because

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Which of the inputs in the Black-Scholes option pricing model are directly observable?

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The intrinsic value of an out-of-the-money call option is equal to

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The elasticity of a stock put option is always

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Other things equal, the price of a stock call option is negatively correlated with which of the following factors?

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A portfolio consists of 225 shares of stock and 300 calls on that stock.If the hedge ratio for the call is 0.4, what would be the dollar change in the value of the portfolio in response to a $1 decline in the stock price?

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The elasticity of a stock call option is always

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Dynamic hedging is

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If the stock price decreases, the price of a put option on that stock __________, and that of a call option __________.

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