PRIN.OF CORPORATE FINANCE
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ISBN: 9781260013900
Author: BREALEY
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Chapter 20, Problem 20PS
Put–call parity* In April 2017, Facebook’s stock price was about $145. An eight-month call on the stock, with an exercise price of $145, sold for $10.18. The risk-free interest rate was 1% a year. How much would you be willing to pay for a put on Facebook stock with the same maturity and exercise price? Assume that the Facebook options are European options. (Note: Facebook does not pay a dividend.)
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