Suppose you think FedEx stock is going to appreciate
substantially in value in the next 6 months. Say the stock’s
current price, S0, is $200, and the call option
expiring in 6 months has an exercise price, X, of $200 and
is selling at a price, C, of $20. With $20,000 to invest,
you are considering three alternatives.
a.
Invest all $20,000 in the stock,
buying 100 shares.
b.
Invest all $20,000 in 1,000
options (10 contracts).
c.
Buy 100...