Cassiopeia inc. is currently trading at $100 per share. After examining the stock of Cassiopeia, you...

 

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Cassiopeia inc. is currently trading at $100 per share. After examining the stock of Cassiopeia, you have determined that in each 3 month period its price will either increase to 25% or decrease by 20%. The interest rate is 3% every 3 months. Required: a) A six month European call option on Cassiopeia has an exercise price of $90. What is the value of this call option? (6 marks) b) What is the value of a six month European put option on Cassiopeia with an exercise price of $90? (4 marks) c) Verify that put-call parity holds. (4 marks) d) Now suppose that Cassiopeia pays a dividend equal to $25 in three months. What is the value of a six month American call option on Cassiopeia with an exercise price of $90? Would you ever want to exercise this option early? (6 marks) Cassiopeia inc. is currently trading at $100 per share. After examining the stock of Cassiopeia, you have determined that in each 3 month period its price will either increase to 25% or decrease by 20%. The interest rate is 3% every 3 months. Required: a) A six month European call option on Cassiopeia has an exercise price of $90. What is the value of this call option? (6 marks) b) What is the value of a six month European put option on Cassiopeia with an exercise price of $90? (4 marks) c) Verify that put-call parity holds. (4 marks) d) Now suppose that Cassiopeia pays a dividend equal to $25 in three months. What is the value of a six month American call option on Cassiopeia with an exercise price of $90? Would you ever want to exercise this option early? (6 marks)

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