Question: The following data relates to call options for three (3) shares Particulars Share X Share Y Share Z Month of expiration 3 Months 9 Months

  1. The following data relates to call options for three (3) shares

Particulars

Share X

Share Y

Share Z

Month of expiration

3 Months

9 Months

12 Months

Standard Deviation ()

35%

40%

45%

Exercise Price (E)

50

55

60

Market Price (P)

45

45

45

The risk free rate lies in the range between 5% and 9%

Required

Using a risk free rate of your choice from the range given;

  1. Calculate the value of each call option. (8 Marks)
  2. Which of the three could you prefer if they are actually exclusive? (2 Marks)

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