Kevin is analyzing the common stock of BRC, a soft drink manufacturer. BRC stock currently trades at $30 per share. The stock pays no dividends. Surprisingly, a three-month BRC European call option with an exercise price of $27 sells for $2. The market interest rate is 4% per annum. Assume that there are no transaction costs. 

(a) Explain why there is an arbitrage opportunity.

(b) Explain the process of the arbitrage transactions now and in three months. 

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Answer Stock price of 30 Exercise price of 27 Market interest rate is 4 per annum E... View the full answer