The following prices are available for call and put options on a stock priced at $50.The risk-free rate is 6 percent and the volatility is 0.35.The March options have 90 days remaining and the June options have 180 days remaining.The Black-Scholes model was used to obtain the prices.
Use this information to answer questions 1 through 20.Assume that each transaction consists of one contract (for 100 shares)unless otherwise indicated.
Answer questions 10 and 11 about a calendar spread based on the assumption that stock prices are expected to remain fairly constant. Use the June/March 50 call spread. Assume one contract of each.
-What will the spread cost?
A)-$176
B)$176
C)$558
D)$105
E)none of the above

Question

The following prices are available for call and put options on a stock priced at $50.The risk-free rate is 6 percent and the volatility is 0.35.The March options have 90 days remaining and the June options have 180 days remaining.The Black-Scholes model was used to obtain the prices.
  Use this information to answer questions 1 through 20.Assume that each transaction consists of one contract (for 100 shares)unless otherwise indicated.
Answer questions 10 and 11 about a calendar spread based on the assumption that stock prices are expected to remain fairly constant. Use the June/March 50 call spread. Assume one contract of each.
-What will the spread cost?
A)-$176 
B)$176 
C)$558 
D)$105 
E)none of the above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The spread is the difference between the bid and ask prices. The bid price is $175 and the ask price is $177, so the spread is $2.

The Following Prices Are Available for Call and Put Options