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Consider a multiplicative binomial model with N = 3, r = 0, u = 1.2, d = 0.8 and S 0 = 100. At time t = 1 when S 1 = 120 a (european) call option with maturity at T = 3 and struck at 100 is quoted at 25. Is that a fair value? If yes explain why? If not explain why and explicitly define an arbitrage strategy (you have to give details of the arbitrage strategy)
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Actual value of call option = 25
Should be value of call option = 25.80 (orange highlighted).
Since call(Actual) is trading at a discount compared to should be,
Buy it.
Strategy for Arbitrage is:
Buy Call at t=1.
Buy Risk-free asset.
Sell put at t=1.
Sell Stock at t=1.