1. In each of the following questions, you should compare the options written on two (possibly...

 

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1. In each of the following questions, you should compare the options written on two (possibly different) stocks. In each case, choose which option has the higher implied volatility and justify your choice, or explain why there is not enough information to make that choice. (Pay attention to whether the options are puts or calls!) In all cases, assume that the stock pays no dividends, and that the options are American. a. [5 points] b. [5 points] Put A B T 121 Option T Put Call 722 c. [5 points] Option T Put Call H3 2 X S Option price 50 50 $8 50 50 8 X S 50 50 50 50 X S 50 50 50 50 Option price $8 9 Option price $9 8 1. In each of the following questions, you should compare the options written on two (possibly different) stocks. In each case, choose which option has the higher implied volatility and justify your choice, or explain why there is not enough information to make that choice. (Pay attention to whether the options are puts or calls!) In all cases, assume that the stock pays no dividends, and that the options are American. a. [5 points] b. [5 points] Put A B T 121 Option T Put Call 722 c. [5 points] Option T Put Call H3 2 X S Option price 50 50 $8 50 50 8 X S 50 50 50 50 X S 50 50 50 50 Option price $8 9 Option price $9 8

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