Asked by Jaylin Johnson on May 05, 2024

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Top Flight Stock currently sells for $53. A one-year call option with strike price of $58 sells for $10, and the risk-free interest rate is 5.5%. What is the price of a one-year put with strike price of $58?

A) $10.00
B) $12.12
C) $16.00
D) $11.98
E) $14.13

Risk-Free Interest Rate

The theoretical rate of return on an investment with zero risk, typically represented by government bonds.

Call Option

An option contract that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy a specified quantity of an underlying asset at a set price within a specific period.

Strike Price

The predetermined price at which an option's contract can be exercised, allowing for the purchase or sale of the underlying asset.

  • Comprehend the basic concepts of option pricing and valuation.
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Malinda PandukaMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The price of the put option can be calculated using the put-call parity formula: p+S0=c+Xe−rtp + S_0 = c + Xe^{-rt}p+S0=c+Xert , where ppp is the price of the put, S0S_0S0 is the current stock price, ccc is the price of the call, XXX is the strike price, rrr is the risk-free interest rate, and ttt is the time to expiration. Plugging in the given values: p+53=10+58e−0.055p + 53 = 10 + 58e^{-0.055}p+53=10+58e0.055 . Solving for ppp gives approximately $11.98.