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In this assignment, you will solve problems on Binomial Option Pricing, specifically from Chapter 11: Exercises 9, 10, and 19. You are instructed to use your textbook to answer these questions thoroughly, utilizing the full computational power of Excel. Your responses should include setup, calculations, and analyses relevant to each problem, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of binomial option pricing methods and arbitrage opportunities. Ensure your Excel files are appropriately labeled and include all necessary formulas and computations to support your solutions.

Paper For Above instruction

The following paper provides detailed solutions to the three selected exercises from Chapter 11 regarding binomial option pricing, incorporating advanced Excel calculations, strategies to exploit arbitrage opportunities, and portfolio insurance techniques.

Question 9: Call Option on ABC Stock with Up/Down Movements

ABC stock currently trades at $100. The stock price will either increase by 10% or decrease by 10% over the next period. The risk-free rate for the period is 2%. A call option on ABC has a strike price of $100. To value this call using the binomial model, we first set up a replicating portfolio that mimics the payoff of the option.

The possible stock prices after the period are:

  • Up state: 100 * 1.10 = $110
  • Down state: 100 * 0.90 = $90

The call payoffs at maturity are:

  • Up state: max(110 - 100, 0) = $10
  • Down state: max(90 - 100, 0) = $0

To determine the risk-neutral probability (p), we use:

p = ( (1 + r) - d ) / (u - d)

where u=1.10, d=0.90, and r=0.02.

Thus, p = (1.02 - 0.90) / (1.10 - 0.90) = 0.12 / 0.20 = 0.6.

The value of the expected payoff under the risk-neutral measure is:

Expected payoff = p 10 + (1 - p) 0 = 0.6 10 + 0.4 0 = $6.

Discounted to present value, the call price is:

Call value = 6 / (1 + 0.02) = $5.88.

To hedge this option, we set up a portfolio consisting of Δ units of the stock and a certain amount of risk-free borrowing or lending to replicate the payoff:

Δ = (payoff in up state - payoff in down state) / (up price - down price) = (10 - 0) / (110 - 90) = 10 / 20 = 0.5.

The amount borrowed or invested in the bond (B) is then calculated as:

B = (payoff in down state - Δ down price) / (1 + r) = (0 - 0.5 90) / 1.02 = -45 / 1.02 ≈ -44.12.

This shows that the replicating portfolio involves holding 0.5 units of stock and short selling approximately $44.12 worth of the riskless bond.

If the market price of the call is $7, which exceeds the no-arbitrage value ($5.88), arbitrageur can profit by selling the overpriced call and setting up the replicating portfolio. Conversely, if the market price is below $5.88, arbitrageurs can purchase the undervalued call and replicate the payoffs for a profit, exploiting the arbitrage opportunity.

Question 10: Put Option with Up/Down Movements

For ABC stock at $100 with a 5% increase or decrease, and the risk-free rate at 3%, we follow a similar procedure. The stock prices after the period are：

  • Up: 100 * 1.05 = $105
  • Down: 100 * 0.95 = $95

The put options with strike price $100 have payoffs:

  • Up state: max(100 - 105, 0) = $0
  • Down state: max(100 - 95, 0) = $5

The risk-neutral probability p is:

p = ( (1 + r) - d ) / (u - d) = (1.03 - 0.95) / (1.05 - 0.95) = 0.08 / 0.10 = 0.8.

The expected payoff of the put is:

Expected payoff = p 0 + (1 - p) 5 = 0.8 0 + 0.2 5 = $1.

The present value of the put is:

Put price = 1 / (1 + 0.03) ≈ $0.97.

Since the stock currently trades at $100 but the put is priced at $2, arbitrage strategies may be considered. Buying the undervalued put and establishing a hedge via the replicating portfolio could exploit the mispricing. Calculations show that the difference indicates an arbitrage opportunity, and executing the strategy ensures riskless profit.

Question 19: Portfolio Insurance

Given a stock priced at $100, with a desired minimum portfolio value of $90 after one period, the stock could move up to $130 or down to $80. The interest rate for the period is 10%. The goal is to modify the stock holdings to ensure that, regardless of movement, the portfolio’s value does not fall below $90.

In the binomial model, the up and down states are:

  • Up: $130
  • Down: $80

The current holding is worth $100, but to insure against downward moves, the investor can create a hedge by purchasing appropriate options or adjusting the stock position.

To guarantee a minimum of $90, the investor can buy a put option with a strike of $90 or dynamically adjust stock holdings. The hedge ratio (Δ) is calculated as:

Δ = (Payoff difference) / (Up price - Down price) = (130 - 80) / (130 - 80) = 50 / 50 = 1.

If the investor holds 1 share of stock and buys a put with strike $90, the combined portfolio value after the move will be at least $90 because the put gains $10 if the stock drops to $80, offsetting the loss from stock price decline.

Calculating the appropriate number of options and stock holdings ensures their combined value is never below $90, effectively providing portfolio insurance. The purchase of the put option acts as a safety net, matching the lowest possible end value, considering the 10% interest rate adjustments. This dynamic hedging illustrates how investors can protect against downside risk using binomial models and options.

Conclusion

The exercises explored demonstrate crucial applications of the binomial option pricing model, including the calculation of option values via replicating portfolios, identification, and exploitation of arbitrage opportunities, and portfolio insurance strategies. Accurate computation of risk-neutral probabilities and hedge ratios enables investors to evaluate fair option prices and implement risk mitigation tactics effectively, utilizing Excel’s computational capabilities to perform detailed analysis and ensure precise results.

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