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Review
I The current exchange rate is e1 = $1
I You want e1000 in one month
I You can’t currently afford the euros
I In one month, the exchange rate will change by ±5%
I If the rate drops to e1 = $0.95, you’re goodI If the rate goes up to e1 = $1.05, you not so good
I Can borrow from bank at rate of 1% per month
I Bank unwilling to lend you money
![Page 2: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Review
I The current exchange rate is e1 = $1I You want e1000 in one month
I You can’t currently afford the euros
I In one month, the exchange rate will change by ±5%
I If the rate drops to e1 = $0.95, you’re goodI If the rate goes up to e1 = $1.05, you not so good
I Can borrow from bank at rate of 1% per month
I Bank unwilling to lend you money
![Page 3: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Review
I The current exchange rate is e1 = $1I You want e1000 in one month
I You can’t currently afford the euros
I In one month, the exchange rate will change by ±5%
I If the rate drops to e1 = $0.95, you’re goodI If the rate goes up to e1 = $1.05, you not so good
I Can borrow from bank at rate of 1% per month
I Bank unwilling to lend you money
![Page 4: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Review
I The current exchange rate is e1 = $1I You want e1000 in one month
I You can’t currently afford the euros
I In one month, the exchange rate will change by ±5%
I If the rate drops to e1 = $0.95, you’re goodI If the rate goes up to e1 = $1.05, you not so good
I Can borrow from bank at rate of 1% per month
I Bank unwilling to lend you money
![Page 5: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Review
I The current exchange rate is e1 = $1I You want e1000 in one month
I You can’t currently afford the euros
I In one month, the exchange rate will change by ±5%I If the rate drops to e1 = $0.95, you’re good
I If the rate goes up to e1 = $1.05, you not so good
I Can borrow from bank at rate of 1% per month
I Bank unwilling to lend you money
![Page 6: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Review
I The current exchange rate is e1 = $1I You want e1000 in one month
I You can’t currently afford the euros
I In one month, the exchange rate will change by ±5%I If the rate drops to e1 = $0.95, you’re goodI If the rate goes up to e1 = $1.05, you not so good
I Can borrow from bank at rate of 1% per month
I Bank unwilling to lend you money
![Page 7: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Review
I The current exchange rate is e1 = $1I You want e1000 in one month
I You can’t currently afford the euros
I In one month, the exchange rate will change by ±5%I If the rate drops to e1 = $0.95, you’re goodI If the rate goes up to e1 = $1.05, you not so good
I Can borrow from bank at rate of 1% per month
I Bank unwilling to lend you money
![Page 8: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Review
I The current exchange rate is e1 = $1I You want e1000 in one month
I You can’t currently afford the euros
I In one month, the exchange rate will change by ±5%I If the rate drops to e1 = $0.95, you’re goodI If the rate goes up to e1 = $1.05, you not so good
I Can borrow from bank at rate of 1% per monthI Bank unwilling to lend you money
![Page 9: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Options
I An option trader offers an option:
I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000I Buying the option will cost you $29.70
I If the rate drops to e1 = $0.95, you can buy the euros on themarket for $950
I Total expense is $980
I If the rate increase to e1 = $1.05, you can exercise youroption, and buy the euros for $1000 from the option trader
I Total Expense is $1030
![Page 10: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Options
I An option trader offers an option:I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000
I Buying the option will cost you $29.70
I If the rate drops to e1 = $0.95, you can buy the euros on themarket for $950
I Total expense is $980
I If the rate increase to e1 = $1.05, you can exercise youroption, and buy the euros for $1000 from the option trader
I Total Expense is $1030
![Page 11: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Options
I An option trader offers an option:I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000I Buying the option will cost you $29.70
I If the rate drops to e1 = $0.95, you can buy the euros on themarket for $950
I Total expense is $980
I If the rate increase to e1 = $1.05, you can exercise youroption, and buy the euros for $1000 from the option trader
I Total Expense is $1030
![Page 12: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Options
I An option trader offers an option:I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000I Buying the option will cost you $29.70
I If the rate drops to e1 = $0.95, you can buy the euros on themarket for $950
I Total expense is $980
I If the rate increase to e1 = $1.05, you can exercise youroption, and buy the euros for $1000 from the option trader
I Total Expense is $1030
![Page 13: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Options
I An option trader offers an option:I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000I Buying the option will cost you $29.70
I If the rate drops to e1 = $0.95, you can buy the euros on themarket for $950
I Total expense is $980
I If the rate increase to e1 = $1.05, you can exercise youroption, and buy the euros for $1000 from the option trader
I Total Expense is $1030
![Page 14: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Options
I An option trader offers an option:I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000I Buying the option will cost you $29.70
I If the rate drops to e1 = $0.95, you can buy the euros on themarket for $950
I Total expense is $980
I If the rate increase to e1 = $1.05, you can exercise youroption, and buy the euros for $1000 from the option trader
I Total Expense is $1030
![Page 15: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Options
I An option trader offers an option:I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000I Buying the option will cost you $29.70
I If the rate drops to e1 = $0.95, you can buy the euros on themarket for $950
I Total expense is $980
I If the rate increase to e1 = $1.05, you can exercise youroption, and buy the euros for $1000 from the option trader
I Total Expense is $1030
![Page 16: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Pricing an Option
I Question: how does the option trader price the option?
I They will setup a portfolio that is worth:
I $50 if rate increases to e1 = $1.05I $0 if rate decreases to e1 = $0.95
I Options for portfolio:
I Invest in eurosI Borrow from bank (risk-free)
![Page 17: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
Pricing an Option
I Question: how does the option trader price the option?I They will setup a portfolio that is worth:
I $50 if rate increases to e1 = $1.05I $0 if rate decreases to e1 = $0.95
I Options for portfolio:
I Invest in eurosI Borrow from bank (risk-free)
![Page 18: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Pricing an Option
I Question: how does the option trader price the option?I They will setup a portfolio that is worth:
I $50 if rate increases to e1 = $1.05
I $0 if rate decreases to e1 = $0.95
I Options for portfolio:
I Invest in eurosI Borrow from bank (risk-free)
![Page 19: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Pricing an Option
I Question: how does the option trader price the option?I They will setup a portfolio that is worth:
I $50 if rate increases to e1 = $1.05I $0 if rate decreases to e1 = $0.95
I Options for portfolio:
I Invest in eurosI Borrow from bank (risk-free)
![Page 20: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
Pricing an Option
I Question: how does the option trader price the option?I They will setup a portfolio that is worth:
I $50 if rate increases to e1 = $1.05I $0 if rate decreases to e1 = $0.95
I Options for portfolio:
I Invest in eurosI Borrow from bank (risk-free)
![Page 21: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
Pricing an Option
I Question: how does the option trader price the option?I They will setup a portfolio that is worth:
I $50 if rate increases to e1 = $1.05I $0 if rate decreases to e1 = $0.95
I Options for portfolio:I Invest in euros
I Borrow from bank (risk-free)
![Page 22: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
Pricing an Option
I Question: how does the option trader price the option?I They will setup a portfolio that is worth:
I $50 if rate increases to e1 = $1.05I $0 if rate decreases to e1 = $0.95
I Options for portfolio:I Invest in eurosI Borrow from bank (risk-free)
![Page 23: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
Hedging Strategy
I Suppose the trader:
I Borrows $y from the bank (at 1%)I Invests $x in euros
I The trader charges you $P = $x − yI Have equations:
I 50 = 1.05x − 1.01yI 0 = 0.95x − 1.01y
I Solve to get x = 500, y = 470.30
I The trader charges you $29.70
![Page 24: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
Hedging Strategy
I Suppose the trader:I Borrows $y from the bank (at 1%)
I Invests $x in euros
I The trader charges you $P = $x − yI Have equations:
I 50 = 1.05x − 1.01yI 0 = 0.95x − 1.01y
I Solve to get x = 500, y = 470.30
I The trader charges you $29.70
![Page 25: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
Hedging Strategy
I Suppose the trader:I Borrows $y from the bank (at 1%)I Invests $x in euros
I The trader charges you $P = $x − yI Have equations:
I 50 = 1.05x − 1.01yI 0 = 0.95x − 1.01y
I Solve to get x = 500, y = 470.30
I The trader charges you $29.70
![Page 26: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
Hedging Strategy
I Suppose the trader:I Borrows $y from the bank (at 1%)I Invests $x in euros
I The trader charges you $P = $x − yI Have equations:
I 50 = 1.05x − 1.01yI 0 = 0.95x − 1.01y
I Solve to get x = 500, y = 470.30
I The trader charges you $29.70
![Page 27: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
Hedging Strategy
I Suppose the trader:I Borrows $y from the bank (at 1%)I Invests $x in euros
I The trader charges you $P = $x − yI Have equations:
I 50 = 1.05x − 1.01y
I 0 = 0.95x − 1.01y
I Solve to get x = 500, y = 470.30
I The trader charges you $29.70
![Page 28: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
Hedging Strategy
I Suppose the trader:I Borrows $y from the bank (at 1%)I Invests $x in euros
I The trader charges you $P = $x − yI Have equations:
I 50 = 1.05x − 1.01yI 0 = 0.95x − 1.01y
I Solve to get x = 500, y = 470.30
I The trader charges you $29.70
![Page 29: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
Hedging Strategy
I Suppose the trader:I Borrows $y from the bank (at 1%)I Invests $x in euros
I The trader charges you $P = $x − yI Have equations:
I 50 = 1.05x − 1.01yI 0 = 0.95x − 1.01y
I Solve to get x = 500, y = 470.30
I The trader charges you $29.70
![Page 30: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
Hedging Strategy
I Suppose the trader:I Borrows $y from the bank (at 1%)I Invests $x in euros
I The trader charges you $P = $x − yI Have equations:
I 50 = 1.05x − 1.01yI 0 = 0.95x − 1.01y
I Solve to get x = 500, y = 470.30
I The trader charges you $29.70
![Page 31: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
Risk-Neutral Pricing
I Want to establish $P more easily
I Key idea: the portfolio doesn’t care about the probability thatthe exchange rate goes up or down
I So, make up probabilities so that the computation is easierI If you invest $1 in the bank (at 1%), what is the expected
value at the end of the month?
I $1.01
I If you invest $1 in euros, what is the expected value at theend of the month?
I Say that the probability that the rate increases is pI $(1.05)p + (.95)(1− p)
![Page 32: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
Risk-Neutral Pricing
I Want to establish $P more easily
I Key idea: the portfolio doesn’t care about the probability thatthe exchange rate goes up or down
I So, make up probabilities so that the computation is easierI If you invest $1 in the bank (at 1%), what is the expected
value at the end of the month?
I $1.01
I If you invest $1 in euros, what is the expected value at theend of the month?
I Say that the probability that the rate increases is pI $(1.05)p + (.95)(1− p)
![Page 33: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
Risk-Neutral Pricing
I Want to establish $P more easily
I Key idea: the portfolio doesn’t care about the probability thatthe exchange rate goes up or down
I So, make up probabilities so that the computation is easier
I If you invest $1 in the bank (at 1%), what is the expectedvalue at the end of the month?
I $1.01
I If you invest $1 in euros, what is the expected value at theend of the month?
I Say that the probability that the rate increases is pI $(1.05)p + (.95)(1− p)
![Page 34: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
Risk-Neutral Pricing
I Want to establish $P more easily
I Key idea: the portfolio doesn’t care about the probability thatthe exchange rate goes up or down
I So, make up probabilities so that the computation is easierI If you invest $1 in the bank (at 1%), what is the expected
value at the end of the month?
I $1.01
I If you invest $1 in euros, what is the expected value at theend of the month?
I Say that the probability that the rate increases is pI $(1.05)p + (.95)(1− p)
![Page 35: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
Risk-Neutral Pricing
I Want to establish $P more easily
I Key idea: the portfolio doesn’t care about the probability thatthe exchange rate goes up or down
I So, make up probabilities so that the computation is easierI If you invest $1 in the bank (at 1%), what is the expected
value at the end of the month?I $1.01
I If you invest $1 in euros, what is the expected value at theend of the month?
I Say that the probability that the rate increases is pI $(1.05)p + (.95)(1− p)
![Page 36: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
Risk-Neutral Pricing
I Want to establish $P more easily
I Key idea: the portfolio doesn’t care about the probability thatthe exchange rate goes up or down
I So, make up probabilities so that the computation is easierI If you invest $1 in the bank (at 1%), what is the expected
value at the end of the month?I $1.01
I If you invest $1 in euros, what is the expected value at theend of the month?
I Say that the probability that the rate increases is pI $(1.05)p + (.95)(1− p)
![Page 37: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
Risk-Neutral Pricing
I Want to establish $P more easily
I Key idea: the portfolio doesn’t care about the probability thatthe exchange rate goes up or down
I So, make up probabilities so that the computation is easierI If you invest $1 in the bank (at 1%), what is the expected
value at the end of the month?I $1.01
I If you invest $1 in euros, what is the expected value at theend of the month?
I Say that the probability that the rate increases is p
I $(1.05)p + (.95)(1− p)
![Page 38: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/38.jpg)
Risk-Neutral Pricing
I Want to establish $P more easily
I Key idea: the portfolio doesn’t care about the probability thatthe exchange rate goes up or down
I So, make up probabilities so that the computation is easierI If you invest $1 in the bank (at 1%), what is the expected
value at the end of the month?I $1.01
I If you invest $1 in euros, what is the expected value at theend of the month?
I Say that the probability that the rate increases is pI $(1.05)p + (.95)(1− p)
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Risk-Neutral Pricing
I Note that (1.05)p + (.95)(1− p) = 1.01 when p = .6
I Note that p = 1.01− .95I And 1− p = 1.05− 1.01
I Why do we care?
I With these probabilities, the expected value of any portfolio of$ and e has expected increase of 1%
I Then, the hedging portfolio has expected value:
$0.6 · 50 + 0.4 · 0 = $30
I The present-day value is $30
1.01= $29.70
I This is referred to as risk-neutral pricing
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Risk-Neutral Pricing
I Note that (1.05)p + (.95)(1− p) = 1.01 when p = .6I Note that p = 1.01− .95
I And 1− p = 1.05− 1.01
I Why do we care?
I With these probabilities, the expected value of any portfolio of$ and e has expected increase of 1%
I Then, the hedging portfolio has expected value:
$0.6 · 50 + 0.4 · 0 = $30
I The present-day value is $30
1.01= $29.70
I This is referred to as risk-neutral pricing
![Page 41: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/41.jpg)
Risk-Neutral Pricing
I Note that (1.05)p + (.95)(1− p) = 1.01 when p = .6I Note that p = 1.01− .95I And 1− p = 1.05− 1.01
I Why do we care?
I With these probabilities, the expected value of any portfolio of$ and e has expected increase of 1%
I Then, the hedging portfolio has expected value:
$0.6 · 50 + 0.4 · 0 = $30
I The present-day value is $30
1.01= $29.70
I This is referred to as risk-neutral pricing
![Page 42: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/42.jpg)
Risk-Neutral Pricing
I Note that (1.05)p + (.95)(1− p) = 1.01 when p = .6I Note that p = 1.01− .95I And 1− p = 1.05− 1.01
I Why do we care?
I With these probabilities, the expected value of any portfolio of$ and e has expected increase of 1%
I Then, the hedging portfolio has expected value:
$0.6 · 50 + 0.4 · 0 = $30
I The present-day value is $30
1.01= $29.70
I This is referred to as risk-neutral pricing
![Page 43: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/43.jpg)
Risk-Neutral Pricing
I Note that (1.05)p + (.95)(1− p) = 1.01 when p = .6I Note that p = 1.01− .95I And 1− p = 1.05− 1.01
I Why do we care?I With these probabilities, the expected value of any portfolio of
$ and e has expected increase of 1%
I Then, the hedging portfolio has expected value:
$0.6 · 50 + 0.4 · 0 = $30
I The present-day value is $30
1.01= $29.70
I This is referred to as risk-neutral pricing
![Page 44: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/44.jpg)
Risk-Neutral Pricing
I Note that (1.05)p + (.95)(1− p) = 1.01 when p = .6I Note that p = 1.01− .95I And 1− p = 1.05− 1.01
I Why do we care?I With these probabilities, the expected value of any portfolio of
$ and e has expected increase of 1%I Then, the hedging portfolio has expected value:
$0.6 · 50 + 0.4 · 0 = $30
I The present-day value is $30
1.01= $29.70
I This is referred to as risk-neutral pricing
![Page 45: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/45.jpg)
Risk-Neutral Pricing
I Note that (1.05)p + (.95)(1− p) = 1.01 when p = .6I Note that p = 1.01− .95I And 1− p = 1.05− 1.01
I Why do we care?I With these probabilities, the expected value of any portfolio of
$ and e has expected increase of 1%I Then, the hedging portfolio has expected value:
$0.6 · 50 + 0.4 · 0 = $30
I The present-day value is $30
1.01= $29.70
I This is referred to as risk-neutral pricing
![Page 46: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/46.jpg)
Risk-Neutral Pricing
I Note that (1.05)p + (.95)(1− p) = 1.01 when p = .6I Note that p = 1.01− .95I And 1− p = 1.05− 1.01
I Why do we care?I With these probabilities, the expected value of any portfolio of
$ and e has expected increase of 1%I Then, the hedging portfolio has expected value:
$0.6 · 50 + 0.4 · 0 = $30
I The present-day value is $30
1.01= $29.70
I This is referred to as risk-neutral pricing
![Page 47: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/47.jpg)
Example
I Suppose that the e1 = $1.05
.95
I Exchange rate will either go up to $(1.05)2
.95or down to $1.05
I How much will an option to buy e1000 for $1000 cost?
I If the exchange rate goes up, the portfolio needs to be worth
$(1.05)2
.951000− 1000 = $160.53
I If the exchange rate goes down, the portfolio needs to beworth $(1.05)1000− 1000 = $50
I The initial value of the portfolio is
$0.6 · 160.53 + 0.4 · 50
1.01= $115.17
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Example
I Suppose that the e1 = $1.05
.95
I Exchange rate will either go up to $(1.05)2
.95or down to $1.05
I How much will an option to buy e1000 for $1000 cost?
I If the exchange rate goes up, the portfolio needs to be worth
$(1.05)2
.951000− 1000 = $160.53
I If the exchange rate goes down, the portfolio needs to beworth $(1.05)1000− 1000 = $50
I The initial value of the portfolio is
$0.6 · 160.53 + 0.4 · 50
1.01= $115.17
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Example
I Suppose that the e1 = $1.05
.95
I Exchange rate will either go up to $(1.05)2
.95or down to $1.05
I How much will an option to buy e1000 for $1000 cost?
I If the exchange rate goes up, the portfolio needs to be worth
$(1.05)2
.951000− 1000 = $160.53
I If the exchange rate goes down, the portfolio needs to beworth $(1.05)1000− 1000 = $50
I The initial value of the portfolio is
$0.6 · 160.53 + 0.4 · 50
1.01= $115.17
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Example
I Suppose that the e1 = $1.05
.95
I Exchange rate will either go up to $(1.05)2
.95or down to $1.05
I How much will an option to buy e1000 for $1000 cost?I If the exchange rate goes up, the portfolio needs to be worth
$(1.05)2
.951000− 1000 = $160.53
I If the exchange rate goes down, the portfolio needs to beworth $(1.05)1000− 1000 = $50
I The initial value of the portfolio is
$0.6 · 160.53 + 0.4 · 50
1.01= $115.17
![Page 51: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/51.jpg)
Example
I Suppose that the e1 = $1.05
.95
I Exchange rate will either go up to $(1.05)2
.95or down to $1.05
I How much will an option to buy e1000 for $1000 cost?I If the exchange rate goes up, the portfolio needs to be worth
$(1.05)2
.951000− 1000 = $160.53
I If the exchange rate goes down, the portfolio needs to beworth $(1.05)1000− 1000 = $50
I The initial value of the portfolio is
$0.6 · 160.53 + 0.4 · 50
1.01= $115.17
![Page 52: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/52.jpg)
Example
I Suppose that the e1 = $1.05
.95
I Exchange rate will either go up to $(1.05)2
.95or down to $1.05
I How much will an option to buy e1000 for $1000 cost?I If the exchange rate goes up, the portfolio needs to be worth
$(1.05)2
.951000− 1000 = $160.53
I If the exchange rate goes down, the portfolio needs to beworth $(1.05)1000− 1000 = $50
I The initial value of the portfolio is
$0.6 · 160.53 + 0.4 · 50
1.01= $115.17
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Hedging Portfolio
I Still need to determine the portfolio itself
I Fact: if two portfolios have the same difference (in outputs),they have the same number of euros
I The difference for the hedging portfolio is $50I The difference for a portfolio with $x invested in euros is $0.1xI So x = 500
I Since we know x and P = x − y , we also know y
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Hedging Portfolio
I Still need to determine the portfolio itselfI Fact: if two portfolios have the same difference (in outputs),
they have the same number of euros
I The difference for the hedging portfolio is $50I The difference for a portfolio with $x invested in euros is $0.1xI So x = 500
I Since we know x and P = x − y , we also know y
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Hedging Portfolio
I Still need to determine the portfolio itselfI Fact: if two portfolios have the same difference (in outputs),
they have the same number of eurosI The difference for the hedging portfolio is $50
I The difference for a portfolio with $x invested in euros is $0.1xI So x = 500
I Since we know x and P = x − y , we also know y
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Hedging Portfolio
I Still need to determine the portfolio itselfI Fact: if two portfolios have the same difference (in outputs),
they have the same number of eurosI The difference for the hedging portfolio is $50I The difference for a portfolio with $x invested in euros is $0.1x
I So x = 500
I Since we know x and P = x − y , we also know y
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Hedging Portfolio
I Still need to determine the portfolio itselfI Fact: if two portfolios have the same difference (in outputs),
they have the same number of eurosI The difference for the hedging portfolio is $50I The difference for a portfolio with $x invested in euros is $0.1xI So x = 500
I Since we know x and P = x − y , we also know y
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Hedging Portfolio
I Still need to determine the portfolio itselfI Fact: if two portfolios have the same difference (in outputs),
they have the same number of eurosI The difference for the hedging portfolio is $50I The difference for a portfolio with $x invested in euros is $0.1xI So x = 500
I Since we know x and P = x − y , we also know y
![Page 59: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/59.jpg)
2 months
I Now suppose that you want euro1000 in two months
I Current exchange rate is e1 = $1
.95I Options trader will adjust the portfolio at the end of one
monthI After one month, the exchange rate is either:
I $1.05
.95or $1
I These are the initial exchange rates of the previous examples
I Final potential prices of the portfolio are $160.53, $50, or $0
I Using risk-neutral pricing, the price of the portfolio will be
$0.36 · 160.53 + 0.48 · 50 + 0.16 · 0
(1.02)2= $78.61
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2 months
I Now suppose that you want euro1000 in two months
I Current exchange rate is e1 = $1
.95
I Options trader will adjust the portfolio at the end of onemonth
I After one month, the exchange rate is either:
I $1.05
.95or $1
I These are the initial exchange rates of the previous examples
I Final potential prices of the portfolio are $160.53, $50, or $0
I Using risk-neutral pricing, the price of the portfolio will be
$0.36 · 160.53 + 0.48 · 50 + 0.16 · 0
(1.02)2= $78.61
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2 months
I Now suppose that you want euro1000 in two months
I Current exchange rate is e1 = $1
.95I Options trader will adjust the portfolio at the end of one
month
I After one month, the exchange rate is either:
I $1.05
.95or $1
I These are the initial exchange rates of the previous examples
I Final potential prices of the portfolio are $160.53, $50, or $0
I Using risk-neutral pricing, the price of the portfolio will be
$0.36 · 160.53 + 0.48 · 50 + 0.16 · 0
(1.02)2= $78.61
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2 months
I Now suppose that you want euro1000 in two months
I Current exchange rate is e1 = $1
.95I Options trader will adjust the portfolio at the end of one
monthI After one month, the exchange rate is either:
I $1.05
.95or $1
I These are the initial exchange rates of the previous examples
I Final potential prices of the portfolio are $160.53, $50, or $0
I Using risk-neutral pricing, the price of the portfolio will be
$0.36 · 160.53 + 0.48 · 50 + 0.16 · 0
(1.02)2= $78.61
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2 months
I Now suppose that you want euro1000 in two months
I Current exchange rate is e1 = $1
.95I Options trader will adjust the portfolio at the end of one
monthI After one month, the exchange rate is either:
I $1.05
.95or $1
I These are the initial exchange rates of the previous examples
I Final potential prices of the portfolio are $160.53, $50, or $0
I Using risk-neutral pricing, the price of the portfolio will be
$0.36 · 160.53 + 0.48 · 50 + 0.16 · 0
(1.02)2= $78.61
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2 months
I Now suppose that you want euro1000 in two months
I Current exchange rate is e1 = $1
.95I Options trader will adjust the portfolio at the end of one
monthI After one month, the exchange rate is either:
I $1.05
.95or $1
I These are the initial exchange rates of the previous examples
I Final potential prices of the portfolio are $160.53, $50, or $0
I Using risk-neutral pricing, the price of the portfolio will be
$0.36 · 160.53 + 0.48 · 50 + 0.16 · 0
(1.02)2= $78.61
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2 months
I Now suppose that you want euro1000 in two months
I Current exchange rate is e1 = $1
.95I Options trader will adjust the portfolio at the end of one
monthI After one month, the exchange rate is either:
I $1.05
.95or $1
I These are the initial exchange rates of the previous examples
I Final potential prices of the portfolio are $160.53, $50, or $0
I Using risk-neutral pricing, the price of the portfolio will be
$0.36 · 160.53 + 0.48 · 50 + 0.16 · 0
(1.02)2= $78.61
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2 months
I Now suppose that you want euro1000 in two months
I Current exchange rate is e1 = $1
.95I Options trader will adjust the portfolio at the end of one
monthI After one month, the exchange rate is either:
I $1.05
.95or $1
I These are the initial exchange rates of the previous examples
I Final potential prices of the portfolio are $160.53, $50, or $0
I Using risk-neutral pricing, the price of the portfolio will be
$0.36 · 160.53 + 0.48 · 50 + 0.16 · 0
(1.02)2= $78.61
![Page 67: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/67.jpg)
Black Scholes Model
I To get better models, we can split one month into two “ticks”
I Or N ticks. . .
and let N go to ∞
I Assume interest rate changes by ±5%
Nevery tick
I Assuming that exchange rate in one month will lie on a bellcurve
I Can examine “limit” of price function and portfolioI This is the Black-Scholes Model
I Merton and Scholes won the 1997 Nobel Prize in Economicsfor this model
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Black Scholes Model
I To get better models, we can split one month into two “ticks”I Or N ticks. . .
and let N go to ∞
I Assume interest rate changes by ±5%
Nevery tick
I Assuming that exchange rate in one month will lie on a bellcurve
I Can examine “limit” of price function and portfolioI This is the Black-Scholes Model
I Merton and Scholes won the 1997 Nobel Prize in Economicsfor this model
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Black Scholes Model
I To get better models, we can split one month into two “ticks”I Or N ticks. . .and let N go to ∞
I Assume interest rate changes by ±5%
Nevery tick
I Assuming that exchange rate in one month will lie on a bellcurve
I Can examine “limit” of price function and portfolioI This is the Black-Scholes Model
I Merton and Scholes won the 1997 Nobel Prize in Economicsfor this model
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Black Scholes Model
I To get better models, we can split one month into two “ticks”I Or N ticks. . .and let N go to ∞
I Assume interest rate changes by ±5%
Nevery tick
I Assuming that exchange rate in one month will lie on a bellcurve
I Can examine “limit” of price function and portfolioI This is the Black-Scholes Model
I Merton and Scholes won the 1997 Nobel Prize in Economicsfor this model
![Page 71: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/71.jpg)
Black Scholes Model
I To get better models, we can split one month into two “ticks”I Or N ticks. . .and let N go to ∞
I Assume interest rate changes by ±5%
Nevery tick
I Assuming that exchange rate in one month will lie on a bellcurve
I Can examine “limit” of price function and portfolioI This is the Black-Scholes Model
I Merton and Scholes won the 1997 Nobel Prize in Economicsfor this model
![Page 72: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/72.jpg)
Black Scholes Model
I To get better models, we can split one month into two “ticks”I Or N ticks. . .and let N go to ∞
I Assume interest rate changes by ±5%
Nevery tick
I Assuming that exchange rate in one month will lie on a bellcurve
I Can examine “limit” of price function and portfolio
I This is the Black-Scholes Model
I Merton and Scholes won the 1997 Nobel Prize in Economicsfor this model
![Page 73: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/73.jpg)
Black Scholes Model
I To get better models, we can split one month into two “ticks”I Or N ticks. . .and let N go to ∞
I Assume interest rate changes by ±5%
Nevery tick
I Assuming that exchange rate in one month will lie on a bellcurve
I Can examine “limit” of price function and portfolioI This is the Black-Scholes Model
I Merton and Scholes won the 1997 Nobel Prize in Economicsfor this model
![Page 74: Math 180 - Optionschhays/lecture37.pdfOptions I An option trader o ers an option: I In one month you have the option to buy e1000 for $1000 I Buying the option will cost you $29:70](https://reader033.vdocuments.mx/reader033/viewer/2022060923/60aea210e2660a75b662a16d/html5/thumbnails/74.jpg)
Black Scholes Model
I To get better models, we can split one month into two “ticks”I Or N ticks. . .and let N go to ∞
I Assume interest rate changes by ±5%
Nevery tick
I Assuming that exchange rate in one month will lie on a bellcurve
I Can examine “limit” of price function and portfolioI This is the Black-Scholes Model
I Merton and Scholes won the 1997 Nobel Prize in Economicsfor this model