
Explanation:
The statement that compound options have the same strike price but two expiration dates is inconsistent with the definition of compound options. Compound options, in fact, have two distinct strike prices and two distinct expiration dates. This dual structure is what gives compound options their unique characteristic of being 'options on options'. For instance, consider a call on call compound option. If the current price of the underlying asset is above the first strike price (X1) on the first exercise date (T1), the investor has the right to pay the first strike price (X1) and receive a call option. This newly acquired call option then gives the investor the right to purchase the underlying asset for the second strike price (X2) on the second exercise date (T2). Therefore, the assertion that compound options have the same strike price but two expiration dates is incorrect and inconsistent with the nature of compound options.
Choice A is incorrect. Feature I is consistent with the definition of compound options. Compound options are indeed 'options on options', providing an additional layer of optionality to the holder. This means that the holder has the right, but not the obligation, to exercise another option.
Choice C is incorrect. Feature III aligns with the definition of compound options as well. Each type of compound option does have two distinct expiration dates and strike prices - one for the initial option and one for the underlying secondary option.
Choice D is incorrect. Not all features are consistent with a compound option's definition.
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Q.793 Compound options are exotic options in which the holder of the option has an option on the option. The following are the features of compound options. Which of these features are inconsistent with compound options?
I. Compound options are of four types, i.e., call on call, call on put, put on put, and put on call
II. Compound options have the same strike price, but two expiration dates
III. A call on a call gives the investor the right to buy a call option at a set price for a set period of time.
A
Feature I is inconsistent with the definition of compound options.
B
Feature II is inconsistent with the definition of compound options.
C
Feature III is inconsistent with the definition of compound options.
D
None of the features are inconsistent with the definition of compound options.