Question

Assume that a speculator purchases a put option on British pounds (with a strike price of $1.50) for $.05 per unit. A pound option represents 31,250 units. Assume that at the time of the purchase, the spot rate of the pound is $1.51 and continually rises to $1.62 by the expiration date. The highest net profit possible on the option for the speculator based on the information above is:a.$1,562 b. -$1,562 c. -$1,250 d. -$1,250 e. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

b) -$1,562

Explanation:

The speculator has the chance for sale at 1.50 because the price rises instead of decrease, it is losing money.

The speculator does not use their right to sale at 1.50

It will simply lose the value on which purchase the put option

0.05$ per unit  x 31250 units  = 1562.5