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Transcribed Image Text:What insights does the Black-Scholes option pricing model provide about financial
derivatives? The Black-Scholes model is a mathematical model used to determine the
fair price or theoretical value of a European-style option. It incorporates variables
such as the current stock price, option strike price, time until expiration, risk-free
rate, and stock volatility. The model assumes that stock prices follow a log-normal
distribution and that markets are efficient, with no transaction costs or taxes. While
originally developed for stock options, its principles have been extended to value
various types of financial derivatives. The Black-Scholes model revolutionized the
field of quantitative finance and played a crucial role in the growth of the derivatives
market. Despite its limitations and assumptions, it remains a fundamental tool in
options trading and risk management.
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