Describe the profit diagram to your constructed position as…
Describe the profit diagram to your constructed position as well (assume that a put costs P dollars and a call costs C dollars). What is this position called which you have constructed (i.e the name given to it)? (5 points) b) Referring to the previous question, describe the profit diagram of the market maker who is on the opposite side of this transaction (i.e the one who took the exact opposite position as you and created the options)? (1 point bonus) Fill in the blank: Combining the two profit diagrams together highlights that the options market is a ________________.
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If the simple CAPM is valid, is the situation detailed below possible? Explain in a few short sentences. (4 points) Portfolio Expected Return Beta Risk-free 10 0 Market 18% 1 A 24% 1.25 B 26% 2 ______________________________________________________________________
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Consider the following two investment alternatives. First, a risky portfolio that pays 15% rate of return with a probability of 40% or 5% with a probability of 60%. Second, a treasury bill that pays 6%. The risk premium on the investment is _________.
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Extra Credit (3 points): If you wanted to make a bet that the TSLA will go do poorly over the next year, but will do well over the long run (ie. will outperform over the next 5 years) what trade will you put on? Describe the trade (what options are you using) and what is the name of the trade you have formed.
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