Multiple Choice
Which of the following assumptions made in deriving the Black-Scholes formula are commonly violated in the real world?
A) Log-returns are normally distributed.
B) The volatility of the stock is constant.
C) Prices evolve continuously, i.e., there are no market "gaps."
D) All of the above.
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