Find the price of AMD shares on the day you do this assignment. Using any online options calculator, find the current volatility and risk-free rate applicable for AMD options.
Use https://www.optionsprofitcalculator.com/ or similar to calculate the cost of setting up the following positions.
In each case, explain the rationale for establishing these strategies. Then provide a table showing the relationship between the profit and final stock price.
Note: You can ignore the impact of discounting.
(i) A bull spread using European call options with strike prices approximately $10 below and $5 below the spot price chosen and a maturity of 3 months (5 marks]
(ii) A bear spread using European put options with strike prices approximately $10 below and $5 below the spot price chosen and a maturity of 3 months [5marks)
(iii) A butterfly spread using European call options with strike prices approximately $10 below and above the spot price chosen and two nearest the money calls and a maturity of 3 months [5 marks]
(iv) A straddle using options with a strike price of approximately $5 below and a 3-month maturity [5 marks]
(v) A strangle using options with strike prices approximately $10 below and $10 above the spot price chosen and a 3-month maturity
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