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Please show work for this problem Eric Wertz is considering the following altern

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Question

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Eric Wertz is considering the following alternatives for investing in Zee Industries which is now selling for $44 per share:

(1)

Buy 500 shares, and

Buy six month call options with an exercise price of 45 for $3.25 premium.

Assuming no commissions or taxes, what is the annualized percentage gain if the stock is at $30 in four months and the stock was purchased?

a.

9.54% loss

b.

95.45% loss

c.

0.9545% gain

d.

95.45% gain

e.

9.54% gain

  


(1)

Buy 500 shares, and

Buy six month call options with an exercise price of 45 for $3.25 premium.

Assuming no commissions or taxes, what is the annualized percentage gain if the stock is at $30 in four months and the stock was purchased?

a.

9.54% loss

b.

95.45% loss

c.

0.9545% gain

d.

95.45% gain

e.

9.54% gain

  

Explanation / Answer

The answer is 95.45% loss. Lets see how it iss computed.

Explanation:

[(30 - 44) / 44] x 3 = 95.45% loss