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Which of the following is true, select the most appropriate answer below.
An American call option on a stock should never be exercised early |
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An American call option on a stock should never be exercised early when no dividends are expected |
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There is always some chance that an American call option on a stock will be exercised early |
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There is always some chance that an American call option on a stock will be exercised early when no dividends are expected |
B) An American call option on a stock should never be exercised early when no dividends
Are expected.
Reasons : 1) It is best to delay paying the strike price by exercising it as late as possible
2) Insurance provided by the option ( that the stock price will fall below the
Strike price) is lost