2. Option Valuation (20 Marks) There are two call options with the same underlying stock but different exercise prices.
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2. Option Valuation (20 Marks) There are two call options with the same underlying stock but different exercise prices. The exercise price for Option One is $100, and the exercise price for Option Two is $150. Both options have 1 year to expiration. The underlying stock pays no dividends. The underlying stock is currently trading at $150 per share. You believe it has a 50% chance of increasing by 20% and a 50% of chance of decreasing by 20% in one year. The risk-free rate of interest is 15%. The market price of Option One is $60 and the market price of Option Two is $25.
Calculate & Answer: ). What is the hedge ratio for Option One and Option Two, respectively? (4 Marks)
Calculate & Answer: ). What is the hedge ratio for Option One and Option Two, respectively? (4 Marks)