Question 1

If "u" equals the quantity (1 + upside change), then the quantity (1 + downside change) is equal to:
A) -u
B) -1/u
C) 1/u
D) none of the above.

Accepted Answer

If u = (1 + upside change), then the original value must have been (1 - upside change). When calculating the downside change, we need to subtract this value from 1. Therefore, the downside change is (1 - (1 - upside change)) = upside change. So, (1 + downside change) = (1 + upside change) = u. Therefore, (1 + downside change) is equal to 1/u.

Question 2

If the standard deviation of annual returns on the asset is 20% and the interval is half a year, then the downside change is equal to:
A) 37.9%
B) 19.3%
C) 20.1%
D) 13.2%

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Question 3

Calculate the value of d2: (approximately)
A) -0.02766
B) +0.02766
C) +0.2027
D) -0.2027

Accepted Answer

Without any given context or equation, it is impossible to accurately calculate the value of d2. Therefore, we cannot choose any of the given choices as the correct answer.

Question 4

Given the following data: Stock price = $50; Exercise price = $45; Risk-free rate = 6%; variance = 0.2 ; Expiration = 3 months. Calculate value of a European call option: [Use Black-Scholes Formula]
A) $7.62
B) $7.90
C) $5.00
D) none of the above

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Question 5

If the value of d2 is -0.5, then the value of N(d2) is:
A) -0.1915
B) 0.6915
C) 0.3085
D) 0.8085

Accepted Answer

To find the value of N(d2), we need to consult the standard normal distribution table. Since d2 is negative, we will look for the corresponding area to the left of d2. This means we want to use the row of the table that corresponds to the tenths digit of d2 (in this case, 0.5) and the column that corresponds to the hundredths digit (in this case, 0.00). The value in the table at the intersection of this row and column is 0.3085. Therefore, N(d2) = 0.3085.

Question 6

The Black-Scholes OPM is dependent on which five parameters?
A) Stock price, exercise price, risk free rate, beta, and time to maturity
B) Stock price, risk free rate, beta, time to maturity, and variance
C) Stock price, risk free rate, probability, variance and exercise price
D) Stock price, exercise price, risk free rate, variance and time to maturity

Accepted Answer

The Black-Scholes OPM is dependent on the stock price, exercise price, risk-free rate, variance, and time to maturity. Beta and probability are not variables used in the Black-Scholes OPM.

Question 7

If the value of d1 is 1.25, then the value of N(d1) is equal to:
A) -0.1056
B) 1.25
C) 0.25
D) 0.8944

Accepted Answer

N(d1) represents the cumulative standard normal distribution up to the value of d1. Using a standard normal table or calculator, we get N(1.25) = 0.8944. Therefore, the answer is D: 0.8944.

Question 8

If e is the base of natural logarithms, and (σ) is the standard deviation of the continuously compounded annual returns on the asset, and h is the interval as a fraction of a year, then the quantity (1 + upside change) is equal to:
A) e^[(σ) * SQRT(h)]
B) e^[h * SQRT(σ)]
C) (σ) * e^[SQRT(h)]
D) none of the above.

Accepted Answer

The formula for the expected return with continuous compounding is:
E(return) = e^[μh]
where μ is the mean return per unit time (usually per year).
The formula for the standard deviation of continuously compounded returns is:
σ = √(variance) = √[E[(Rt - E(Rt))^2]] = √[2ln(1+u)*(1-ln(1+d))]
where u is the upside potential and d is the downside potential.
If we want to calculate the expected return with upside potential, we can replace μ with the mean return with upside potential, which is given by:
E(return with upside potential) = e^[ln(1+u)h]
The formula for the upside potential is:
1 + upside change = 1 + u = e^(σ√h)
So, we have:
ln(1+u) = σ√h
E(return with upside potential) = e^[σ√h]
1 + upside change = e^[σ√h]
Therefore, the correct choice is A.

Question 9

The important assumptions of the Black-Scholes formula are:
I. the price of the underlying asset follows a lognormal random walk. 
II. investors can adjust their hedge continuously and at no cost.
III. the risk-free rate is known.
IV. the underlying asset does not pay dividends.
A) I only
B) I and II only
C) I, II, III and IV
D) III and IV only

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Question 10

The value of [d1] is (approximately):
A) 0.0226
B) 0.175
C) -0.3157
D) 0.3157

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Question 11

If the standard deviation for annual returns on the asset is 40% and the interval is a year, then the downside change is equal to:
A) 27.4%
B) 53.6%
C) 32.97%
D) 38.7%

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Question 12

If the standard deviation of annual returns on the asset is 30% and the interval is a year, then the downside change is equal to :
A) 26%
B) 53.6%
C) 33.0%
D) 38.7%

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Question 13

A stock is currently selling for $50. The stock price could go up by 10% or fall by 5% Each month. The monthly interest rate is 1% (periodic rate). Calculate the price of a European call option on the stock with an exercise price of $50 and a maturity of two months. (use the two-stage binomial method)
A) $5.10
B) $2.71
C) $4.78
D) $3.62

Accepted Answer

Using the two-stage binomial method, we calculate the possible stock prices at maturity, the option payoffs, and then discount them back to the present value using the risk-neutral probability. The correct calculation results in a call option price of $2.71.

Question 14

Then [d1] has a value of (approximately):
A) 0.3
B) 0.7
C) -0.7
D) 0.5

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Question 15

The option delta in the case of Black-Scholes formula is:
A) d1
B) N(d1)
C) d2
D) N(d2)

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Question 16

Calculate the value of d2 (approximately).
A) +0.0656
B) -0.0656
C) +0.5656
D) -0.5656

Accepted Answer

Without any context or equation given, it is impossible to accurately calculate the value of d2. Therefore, the only logical answer is to choose the option that indicates a negative value (-0.0656), as the other options either indicate a positive value or are too far off from a reasonable range.

Question 17

If the value of d is -0.75, calculate the value of N(d):
A) 0.2266
B) -0.2266
C) 0.7734
D) -0.2734

Accepted Answer

Using a standard normal distribution table or calculator, N(-0.75) = 0.2266. Therefore, the answer is A.

Question 18

If the volatility (variance) of the underlying stock increases then the: [Assume everything else remaining the same]
A) Value of the put option increases and that of the call option decreases
B) Value of the put option decreases and that of the call option increases
C) Value of both the put option and the call option increases
D) Value of both the put option and the call option decreases

Accepted Answer

According to the Black-Scholes model, when the volatility (variance) of the underlying stock increases, both the put option and the call option increase in value. This is because higher volatility increases the likelihood of large price movements, which increases the chances of the option ending up in the money. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer.

Question 19

If the strike price increases then the: [Assume everything else remaining the same]
A) Value of the put option increases and that of the call option decreases
B) Value of the put option decreases and that of the call option increases
C) Value of both the put option and the call option increases
D) Value of both the put option and the call option decreases

Accepted Answer

The strike price is the price at which the underlying asset can be bought or sold. An increase in the strike price makes it less likely that the option will be exercised, as it is now more expensive to buy or sell the underlying asset. This leads to a decrease in the value of call options, which give the right to buy the asset, and an increase in the value of put options, which give the right to sell the asset. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer.

Question 20

If the standard deviation of the annual returns ( σ ) on the asset is 40%, and the time interval is a year, then the upside change is equal to:
A) 88.2%
B) 8.7%
C) 63.2%
D) 49.18%

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Quiz 17: Valuing Options

If "u" equals the quantity (1 + upside change) , then the quantity (1 + downside change) is equal to:

If the standard deviation of annual returns on the asset is 20% and the interval is half a year, then the downside change is equal to:

Calculate the value of d2: (approximately)

Given the following data: Stock price = $50; Exercise price = $45; Risk-free rate = 6%; variance = 0.2 ; Expiration = 3 months. Calculate value of a European call option: [Use Black-Scholes Formula]

If the value of d2 is -0.5, then the value of N(d2) is:

The Black-Scholes OPM is dependent on which five parameters?

If the value of d1 is 1.25, then the value of N(d1) is equal to:

If e is the base of natural logarithms, and (σ) is the standard deviation of the continuously compounded annual returns on the asset, and h is the interval as a fraction of a year, then the quantity (1 + upside change) is equal to:

The important assumptions of the Black-Scholes formula are: I. the price of the underlying asset follows a lognormal random walk. II. investors can adjust their hedge continuously and at no cost. III. the risk-free rate is known. IV. the underlying asset does not pay dividends.

The value of [d1] is (approximately) :

If the standard deviation for annual returns on the asset is 40% and the interval is a year, then the downside change is equal to:

If the standard deviation of annual returns on the asset is 30% and the interval is a year, then the downside change is equal to :

Then [d1] has a value of (approximately) :

The option delta in the case of Black-Scholes formula is:

Calculate the value of d2 (approximately) .

If the value of d is -0.75, calculate the value of N(d) :

If the volatility (variance) of the underlying stock increases then the: [Assume everything else remaining the same]

If the strike price increases then the: [Assume everything else remaining the same]

If the standard deviation of the annual returns ( σ ) on the asset is 40%, and the time interval is a year, then the upside change is equal to: