Multiple Choice
The current stock price of Alcoa is $70 and the stock does not pay dividends.The instantaneous risk free rate of return is 6%.The instantaneous standard deviation of Alcoa's stock is 40%.A put option on this stock with an exercise price of $75 and an expiration date 30 days from now.According to the Black-Scholes OPM,you should hold __________ shares of stock per 100 put options to hedge your risk.
A) 30
B) 34
C) 69
D) 74
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