Exhibit 20.4
Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)
Rick Thompson is considering the following alternatives for investing in Davis Industries which is now selling for $44 per share:
(1) Buy 500 shares, and
(2) Buy six month call options with mexercise price of 45 for $\$ 3.25$ premium
-Tom Gettback buys 100 shares of Johnson Walker stock for $87.00 per share and a 3-month Johnson Walker put option with an exercise price of $105.00 for $20.00.What is Tom's dollar gain/loss if at expiration the stock is selling for $105.00 per share?
A) $1000 gain
B) $200 loss
C) $1000 loss
D) $200 gain
E) None of the above

Question

Exhibit 20.4
Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)
Rick Thompson is considering the following alternatives for investing in Davis Industries which is now selling for $44 per share:
 (1) Buy 500 shares, and
(2) Buy six month call options with mexercise price of 45 for $\$ 3.25$ premium
-Tom Gettback buys 100 shares of Johnson Walker stock for $87.00 per share and a 3-month Johnson Walker put option with an exercise price of $105.00 for $20.00.What is Tom's dollar gain/loss if at expiration the stock is selling for $105.00 per share?
A) $1000 gain
B) $200 loss
C) $1000 loss
D) $200 gain
E) None of the above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Put value = 0,therefore,loss = $2,000.00
Stock (105 - 87)(100)= $1,800.00
Net loss = $2,000 - 1,800 = $200.00 (loss)

Exhibit 20 $3.25\$ 3.25$3.25 Premium -Tom Gettback Buys 100 Shares of Johnson Walker Stock

Exhibit 20 $\$ 3.25$ Premium
-Tom Gettback Buys 100 Shares of Johnson Walker Stock