
Explanation:
Let's calculate the net profit/loss step by step:
Initial cost (net premium paid):
$43: -$6$37: +$8 ($4 × 2)$32: -$1$6 + $8 - $1 = +$1 (net credit)Payoffs at expiration (stock price = $19):
Put @ $43:
$43, Stock price = $19$24$24 - $6 = $18Puts @ $37 (sold 2):
$37, Stock price = $19$18 per put$18 - $4 = $14$28Put @ $32:
$32, Stock price = $19$13$13 - $1 = $12Total profit/loss:
$1$43: +$18$37: -$28$32: +$12$1 + $18 - $28 + $12 = $3Wait, this gives $3, but let me recalculate more carefully:
Alternative calculation (net payoff approach):
$1$43: max(43-19,0) = $24$32: max(32-19,0) = $13$37: -2 × max(37-19,0) = -2 × $18 = -$36$24 + $13 - $36 = $1$1 + $1 = $2Actually, let me verify once more:
Position-by-position calculation:
$43: Payoff = $24, Cost = $6 → Profit = $18$37: Payoff = -$36, Premium received = $8 → Profit = -$28$32: Payoff = $13, Cost = $1 → Profit = $12Total profit = $18 - $28 + $12 = $2
Therefore, the net profit is $2.00 per share, making option D correct.
This is a bear put spread strategy with additional positions that creates a limited profit profile when the stock price declines significantly.
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Consider the following bearish option strategy of buying one at-the-money put with a strike price of $43 for $6, selling two puts with a strike price of $37 for $4 each and buying one put with a strike price of $32 for $1. If the stock price plummets to $19 at expiration, calculate the net profit/loss per share of the strategy.
A
-2.00 per share
B
Zero – no profit or loss
C
1.00 per share
D
2.00 per share
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