Relative to European puts, otherwise identical American put options

A. are less valuable.
B. are more valuable.
C. are equal in value.
D. will always be exercised earlier.
E. None of the options are correct.


B. are more valuable.

It is valuable to exercise a put option early if the stock drops below a threshold price; thus American puts should sell for more than European puts.

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