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1. Define each of the following terms: Call option, Put option, Strike price or exercise price, Expiration date, Exercise value, Option price, Time value, Writing an option, Covered option, Naked option, In-the-money call, Out-of-the-money call, LEAPS.

2. The current price of a stock is $50. In 1 year, the price will be either $65 or $35. The annual risk-free rate is 10%. Find the price of a call option on the stock that has an exercise price of $55 and that expires in 1 year. (Hint: Use daily compounding.)

3. The exercise price on one of Chrisardan Company’s call options is $20, its exercise value is $27, and its time value is $8. What are the option’s market value and the price of the stock?

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Introduction

Options are significant financial derivatives that provide investors with strategic flexibility, allowing them to hedge risks or speculate on stock price movements. Understanding the fundamental terms associated with options is crucial for both novice and experienced investors. This paper defines key options terminology, analyzes a binomial model-based option pricing scenario, and deduces the implied stock price from given option data.

Part 1: Definitions of Key Terms

Call and Put Options: A call option grants the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy a specified stock at a predetermined strike price within a specific expiration period. Conversely, a put option provides the right to sell the stock at the strike price before expiration. These options are essential for hedging and speculation strategies (Hull, 2018).

Strike Price or Exercise Price: This is the fixed price at which the holder can buy (call) or sell (put) the underlying asset when exercising the option. It determines the profitability of the option relative to the current stock price (Shapiro, 2020).

Expiration Date: The date on which the option contract expires; after this date, the option becomes invalid. The length until expiration influences the option's time value (Boyle & Guthrie, 2021).

Exercise Value: Also called intrinsic value, it is the immediate profit realized if the option were exercised today. For a call, it's max(Stock Price - Strike Price, 0); for a put, max(Strike Price - Stock Price, 0) (Cox & Rubinstein, 1985).

Option Price: The premium paid by the buyer to purchase the option. It comprises intrinsic value and time value (Black & Scholes, 1973).

Time Value: The additional amount paid for the potential of future favorable movement in the stock's price before expiration. It reflects the probability of price changes and volatility (Merton, 1973).

Writing an Option: Selling an option creates a position that obligates the writer upon exercise by the holder, generating income upfront (Kolb & Overdahl, 2007).

Covered Option: An options position where the writer owns the underlying stock to hedge against potential losses (Hull, 2018).

Naked Option: Writing an option without holding the underlying asset, which involves higher risk due to unlimited potential losses (Boyle & Guthrie, 2021).

In-the-Money Call: A call option with a strike price below the current stock price, offering immediate intrinsic profit (Shapiro, 2020).

Out-of-the-Money Call: A call option with a strike price above the current stock price, having no intrinsic value but potential for future gain (Hull, 2018).

LEAPS: Long-term Equity Anticipation Securities are options with expiration dates typically exceeding one year, offering long-term strategic flexibility (Kolb & Overdahl, 2007).

Part 2: Pricing a Call Option Using Binomial Model

The problem presents a stock with current price $50, which can move to either $65 or $35 in one year, with a risk-free rate of 10% compounded daily. The goal is to compute the fair value of a call option with a strike price of $55.

Using a binomial model, the risk-neutral probability (p) is calculated as:

p = (e^(rΔt) - d) / (u - d)

where u = 65/50 = 1.3, d = 35/50 = 0.7, Δt is 1 year, and r = 0.10.

Given daily compounding over 365 days, the continuous growth factor e^{r} ≈ 1.10517.

Calculating p: p = (1.10517 - 0.7) / (1.3 - 0.7) ≈ 0.7136.

Payoffs at expiration for the two possible stock prices:

  • If stock goes to $65: Call payoff = max(65 - 55, 0) = $10.
  • If stock goes to $35: Call payoff = max(35 - 55, 0) = $0.

Expected option payoff under the risk-neutral measure:

Value = e^{-r} [p $10 + (1 - p) $0] ≈ e^{-0.10} (0.7136 10) ≈ 0.9048 7.136 ≈ $6.46.

Thus, the approximate fair value of the call option is $6.46.

Part 3: Deduction of Stock Price From Option Data

The call option has an exercise (strike) price of $20, its exercise value is $27, and its time value is $8. The market value of the option and the underlying stock price are to be found.

The intrinsic or exercise value is $27, which exceeds the strike price of $20, indicating it is in-the-money. The option's total value (market price) is the sum of intrinsic and time value, so:

Option market value = Exercise value + Time value = $27 + $8 = $35.

To find the stock price, note that the exercise value equals the stock price minus the strike price:

Exercise value = Stock Price - Strike Price

Therefore, Stock Price = Exercise value + Strike Price = $27 + $20 = $47.

In conclusion, the stock price is approximately $47, aligned with the given exercise and option values, demonstrating a consistent market valuation.

Conclusion

Options serve as vital tools for investors to manage risk and capitalize on market movements. Familiarity with key terminology enhances strategic decision-making, while models like the binomial framework facilitate fair valuation of options considering various market parameters. In analyzing real-world data, deducting underlying asset prices from option metrics reveals market perceptions and potential arbitrage opportunities. Continued research and application of these principles underpin sophisticated investment strategies and efficient markets.

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