There are two call options with the same underlying stock but different exercise prices. The exercise price
Question:
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.
a). What is the hedge ratio for Option One and Option Two, respectively?
b). Given the market conditions, is Option One underpriced or overpriced? Formulate an arbitrage strategy to exploit the mispricing and show how it provides a riskless cash flow in 1 year.
c). Given the market conditions, is Option Two underpriced or overpriced? Formulate an arbitrage strategy to exploit the mispricing and show how it provides a riskless cash flow in 1 year
Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
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