You've decided that index put options are attractive to sell. For simplicity, assume the current S&P500...

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You've decided that index put options are attractive to sell. For simplicity, assume the current S&P500 index level is 100 and the risk-free rate is 1%. You sell one S&P500 index European put option with a strike of 96 and a one-month maturity. The implied volatility of the option is 23% and the price is $1.048 (i.e., you receive this amount in cash from the option sale). You believe that the annual expected return of the S&P500 index will be 6% with a volatility of 18%. What is your expected return from your sale? You've decided that index put options are attractive to sell. For simplicity, assume the current S&P500 index level is 100 and the risk-free rate is 1%. You sell one S&P500 index European put option with a strike of 96 and a one-month maturity. The implied volatility of the option is 23% and the price is $1.048 (i.e., you receive this amount in cash from the option sale). You believe that the annual expected return of the S&P500 index will be 6% with a volatility of 18%. What is your expected return from your sale?

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SOLUTION When selling a put option the seller receives a premium in this case 1048 in exchange for agreeing to buy the underlying asset in this case t... View the full answer