The spot price of the market index is $900. The annual rate of interest on treasuries is 4.8% (0.4% per month). After 3 months the market index is priced at $920. An investor has a long call option on the index at a strike price of $930

What profit or loss will the writer of the call option earn if the option premium is $2.00?
A)

$2.00 gain

B)

$2.00 loss

C)

$2.02 gain

D)

$2.02 loss


Answer:

C

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