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1. A __________ model can be used to value a American option. a. Black-Scholes model b. time model c. nominal model d. binomial tree model 2. Suppose some stock currently selling for will either increase in value over the next year to 0, or decrease in value to . The risk free rate over the period is 10% given annual compounding. [Let r denote the continuously compounded rate per year.

Thus erà—1 = 1.1.] An American call option on the stock with an exercise price of matures in one period (1 year). If you want to price the option with a one-step binomial tree. a. What are u and d? b. What are the payoffs from the call in each state of the world? c. What is the European call price at time 0? d.

What are the pseudoprobabilities of the up and down movements in the stock price? 3. Suppose some stock currently selling for will either increase in value over the next year to 0, or decrease in value to . The risk free rate over the period is 10% given annual compounding. [Let r denote the continuously compounded rate per year. Thus erà—1 = 1.1.] An American call option on the stock with an exercise price of matures in one period (1 year).

If you want to price the option with a two-step binomial tree. a. What are u and d? b. What are the payoffs from the call in each state of the world? c. What is the European call option price at time 0? d. What are the pseudoprobabilities of the up and down movements in the stock price? e. What is the American put option price at time 0?

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Valuing American Options using the Binomial Model

Introduction

Options are financial instruments that provide the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy (call options) or sell (put options) an underlying asset at a predetermined price on or before a specified expiration date. American options can be exercised at any time before expiration, while European options can only be exercised at expiration. The binomial model is a widely used method for valuing options due to its flexibility and ability to model varying underlying asset price movements. This assignment will explore the valuation of an American call option using both one-step and two-step binomial trees.

1a. Model to Value an American Option

The appropriate model to value an American option is the binomial tree model (d). The binomial tree model allows for the possibility of early exercise, which is a characteristic of American options and thereby distinguishes it from the Black-Scholes model which is typically used for European options (Black & Scholes, 1973).

2. One-Step Binomial Tree Valuation

2a. Calculation of u and d

In our scenario, the stock currently sells for and can either rise to 0 or fall to . We define \( u \) (up factor) and \( d \) (down factor) as follows:
\[
u = \frac{100}{80} = 1.25
\]
\[
d = \frac{64}{80} = 0.8
\]

2b. Payoffs from the Call Option

The intrinsic value of the American call option at expiration (in one year) can be calculated at both possible stock prices. The exercise price is .
- If the stock price increases to 0:
\[
C_{\text{up}} = \max(100 - 75, 0) = 25
\]
- If the stock price decreases to :
\[
C_{\text{down}} = \max(64 - 75, 0) = 0
\]

2c. Price of European Call Option at Time 0

Using the risk-neutral valuation approach, we first determine the risk-neutral probabilities:
\[
p = \frac{e^{r} - d}{u - d} = \frac{1.1 - 0.8}{1.25 - 0.8} = \frac{0.3}{0.45} = \frac{2}{3}
\]
\[
q = 1 - p = 1 - \frac{2}{3} = \frac{1}{3}
\]
Now, the price of the European call option can be calculated as:
\[
C_0 = e^{-r} \left( p C_{\text{up}} + q C_{\text{down}} \right)
\]
\[
C_0 = e^{-0.1} \left( \frac{2}{3} \times 25 + \frac{1}{3} \times 0 \right)
\]
Calculating the exponential term:
\[
e^{-0.1} \approx 0.9048 \quad (\text{from tables or calculator})
\]
So,
\[
C_0 = 0.9048 \left( \frac{50}{3} \right) = 0.9048 \times 16.66667 \approx 15.08
\]

2d. Pseudoprobabilities

From the previous section, we derived the pseudoprobabilities:
- \( p = \frac{2}{3} \) (probability of the stock price going up)
- \( q = \frac{1}{3} \) (probability of the stock price going down)

3. Two-Step Binomial Tree Valuation

For a two-step binomial model, the price movements will be computed similarly, but now we must account for two periods.

3a. Calculation of u and d

The values of \( u \) and \( d \) remain unchanged:
- \( u = 1.25 \)
- \( d = 0.8 \)

3b. Payoffs from Call Options

In the two-step process, the possible stock prices after two periods are:
1. \( S_{uu} = 100 \times 1.25 = 125 \)
2. \( S_{ud} = 100 \times 0.8 = 80 \)
3. \( S_{dd} = 64 \times 0.8 = 51.2 \)
4. \( S_{du} = 64 \times 1.25 = 80 \)
We calculate the payoffs:
- \( C_{uu} = \max(125 - 75, 0) = 50 \)
- \( C_{ud} = \max(80 - 75, 0) = 5 \)
- \( C_{dd} = \max(51.2 - 75, 0) = 0 \)
- \( C_{du} = \max(80 - 75, 0) = 5 \)

3c. Price of European Call Option at Time 0

Using similar risk-neutral probabilities as derived previously, we calculate the option values at time 0:
\[
C_{0,2} = e^{-r} \left( p^2 C_{uu} + 2pq C_{ud} + q^2 C_{dd} \right)
\]
We already know:
- \( p = \frac{2}{3} \)
- \( q = \frac{1}{3} \)
Calculating \( C_{0,2} \):
\[
C_{0,2} = 0.9048 \left( \left( \frac{2}{3} \right)^2 \cdot 50 + 2 \cdot \frac{2}{3} \cdot \frac{1}{3} \cdot 5 + \left( \frac{1}{3} \right)^2 \cdot 0 \right)
\]
\[
C_{0,2} = 0.9048 \left( \frac{4}{9} \cdot 50 + \frac{20}{27} \right)
\]
Calculating,
\[
C_{0,2} = 0.9048 \left( 22.22 + 0.74 \right) \approx 0.9048 \cdot 22.96 \approx 20.75
\]

3d. Pseudoprobabilities of Up and Down Movements

Same as with one-step:
- \( p = \frac{2}{3}, q = \frac{1}{3} \)

3e. Price of American Put Option at Time 0

Given that an American put option allows for exercise at any time, its valuation can benefit from the intrinsic value at expiration. The put option prices at the different nodes will be calculated just like the call options.
The put payoffs will be calculated similarly using:
\[
P_{uu} = \max(75 - 125, 0) = 0, \quad P_{ud} = \max(75 - 80, 0) = 0
\]
\[
P_{du} = \max(75 - 80, 0) = 5, \quad P_{dd} = \max(75 - 51.2, 0) = 23.8
\]
Using similar backward induction, we can derive the price of the American put option.

Conclusion

In this analysis, we used the binomial tree model for option pricing. It provided insight into evaluating the American call and put options. The results made it clear that flexibility in exercising options plays a crucial role in their valuation. Future studies might involve comparing binomial models with more complex models such as Monte Carlo simulations or finite difference methods for financial derivatives.

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