
Explanation:
D is correct. From the given rate tree and price tree, the equation for the price of a 1.5-year zero-coupon bond at t = 0 is:
Equation 1:
and the prices for the then 1-year bond at t = 0.5 are:
Equation 2:
Equation 3:
Substituting Equations 2 and 3 into Equation 1 allows for q to be solved algebraically, resulting in .
A is incorrect. This is the risk-neutral probability of a downward movement.
B is incorrect. This incorrectly assumes that risk-neutrality indicates a probability of...
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t = 0 t = 0.5 t = 1
4.00% 4.50%
3.50% 0.70 3.50%
0.30 3.00% 2.50%
t = 0 t = 0.5 t = 1 t = 1.5
q 978.00 1000
945.80 P(1,1) 1-q 982.80 1000
P(1,0) 987.65 1000
t = 0 t = 0.5 t = 1
4.00% 4.50%
3.50% 0.70 3.50%
0.30 3.00% 2.50%
t = 0 t = 0.5 t = 1 t = 1.5
q 978.00 1000
945.80 P(1,1) 1-q 982.80 1000
P(1,0) 987.65 1000
What is the risk-neutral probability of the upward movement labeled q?
A
0.15
B
0.50
C
0.70
D
0.85