Neas-Seminars

Options Evaluation?


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By ZINGER09 - 3/10/2008 9:51:43 AM

When evaluating options and trying to determine the Present Value of the Strike Price(K) -given the risk free rate(.08) and a 3 month duration are we to use?

1) K/(1.08)^.25
2) K/(1 + .08(.25))
3) Ke^-(.08*.25) - continuous compounding

NEAS please explain! The examples seem to contradict one another. I can't figure out when to use (1) vs. (2).

[NEAS: Unless told otherwise, assume annual compounding, as in #1. If the exam problem specifies continuous compounding, use #3.  If the exam problem specifies quarterly compounding, use #2.]