In: Finance
Sol:
Call option gives its buyer the right to buy the security at a specific price on a future date.
Put option gives its buyer the right to sell the security at a specific price on a future date.
The maximum loss incurred by a buyer of a call and put option is the initial amount paid for buying the option (Premium amount)
The maximum loss incurred by a seller of the call option is unlimited and put option will be the strike price - premium amount.
a) Buy 1 XYZ 30 Call @ 2.50
Maximum profit = Unlimited
Maximum Loss = is the premium amount paid = $2.50 per share
Break even = Will be the Strike price + Premium amount paid = 30 + 2.50 = $32.50
b) Sell 1 XYZ 25 Call @ 4.00
Maximum profit = Will be the premium amount received = $4
Maximum Loss = Loss will be unlimited
Break even = Will be the Strike price + Premium amount = 25 + 4 = $29
c) Buy 1 XYZ 40 Put @ 5.50
Maximum profit = Will be the strike price - premium amount paid = 40 - 5.5 = $34.50
Maximum Loss = is the premium amount paid = $5.50 per share
Break even = Will be the Strike price - Premium amount paid = 40 - 5.50 = $34.50
d) Sell 1 XYZ 30 Put @ 2.00
Maximum profit = Will be the premium amount received = $2
Maximum Loss = Will be the Strike price - Premium amount = 30 - 2 = $28
Break even = Will be the Strike price - Premium amount = 30 - 2 = $28