Solved

Consider a Floating-Strike Lookback Put Option Written on a Stock SmaxS ^ { \max }

Question 3

Multiple Choice

Consider a floating-strike lookback put option written on a stock. Let SmaxS ^ { \max } and SminS ^ { \min } denote the maximum and minimum prices of the stock over the option's life. Then, the payoff to the option holder is given by max{XY,0}\max \{ X - Y , 0 \} , where


A) X=SmaxX = S ^ { \max } and Y=KY = K , the given strike price of the option.
B) X=KX = K and Y=SminY = S ^ { \min } .
C) X=SmaxX = S ^ { \max } and Y=STY = S _ { T } , the price of the underlying at maturity.
D) X=STX = S _ { T } and Y=SminY = S ^ { \min } .

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Related Questions

Unlock this Answer For Free Now!

View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions

qr-code

Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks

upload documents

Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents