You notice the following quotes for the FBM KLCI and the index options.)  FBM KLCI = 1510 points 1500 call = 35 points 1500 put = 15 points  At option maturity, two scenario is assumed 1.    (FBM KLCI goes up to 1550 points) 2.     (FBM KLCI goes down to 1450 points) (Assuming you can long/short the spot index, the risk-free rate of 2% per year and 90-day maturity for the options: ) (i)(Prove that there is mispricing by using Put-Call parity.)  (ii)Outline the arbitrage strategy and show the arbitrage assuming you invested in one lot/contract. (iii) Explain the diagram of the overall position.)  (iv) Show that your arbitrage strategy is indeed riskless.)

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You notice the following quotes for the FBM KLCI and the index options.)

 FBM KLCI = 1510 points

1500 call = 35 points

1500 put = 15 points

 At option maturity, two scenario is assumed

1.    (FBM KLCI goes up to 1550 points)

2.     (FBM KLCI goes down to 1450 points)

(Assuming you can long/short the spot index, the risk-free rate of 2% per year and 90-day maturity for the options: )

(i)(Prove that there is mispricing by using Put-Call parity.) 

(ii)Outline the arbitrage strategy and show the arbitrage assuming you invested in one lot/contract.

(iii) Explain the diagram of the overall position.) 

(iv) Show that your arbitrage strategy is indeed riskless.) 

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