The current price of stock XYZ is 100. In one year, the stock price will either be 120 or 80. The annually compounded risk-free interest rate is 10%. i. Calculate the no-arbitrage price of an at-the-money European put option on XYZ expiring in one year.  ii. Suppose that an equivalent call option on XYZ is also trading in the market at a price of 10. Determine if there is a mis-pricing. If there is a mis-pricing, demonstrate how you would take advantage of the arbitrage opportunity.

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The current price of stock XYZ is 100. In one year, the stock price will either be 120 or 80. The annually compounded risk-free interest rate is 10%. i. Calculate the no-arbitrage price of an at-the-money European put option on XYZ expiring in one year.  ii. Suppose that an equivalent call option on XYZ is also trading in the market at a price of 10. Determine if there is a mis-pricing. If there is a mis-pricing, demonstrate how you would take advantage of the arbitrage opportunity.

 

 

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