Suppose the desired put options with X = 50 were traded. How much would it cost to purchase?

You would like to hold a protective put position on the stock of Avalon Corporation to lock in a guaranteed minimum value of $50 at year-end. Avalon currently sells for $50. Over the next year, the stock price will increase by 10% or decrease by 10%. The T-bill rate is 5%. Unfortunately, no put options are traded on Avalon Co.

A. $1.19
B. $2.38
C. $5
D. $3.33


A. $1.19

The hedge ratio is -.5. A portfolio comprising one share and two puts would provide a guaranteed payoff of 55,
with present value of 55/1.05 = 52.38. Therefore,
S + 2P = 52.38
50 + 2P =
52.38 P = 1.19

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