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An options trader for a large institutional investor takes a long equity option position. Which of the following risks need to be considered when taking this position?
I . All the risks of underlying equities
II . Perceived volatility changes
III . Future dividends yields
IV . Risk-free interest rates
Suggested Answer: D
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25 comments · newest first
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Wayne
10 months ago
Seems like a lot to keep track of, not sure about the interest rates part.
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Merri
10 months ago
Wait, are future dividend yields really that important?
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Curtis
10 months ago
Definitely need to consider all the risks of underlying equities.
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Lamar
10 months ago
I think all four factors matter for a comprehensive view.
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Felice
10 months ago
I agree, perceived volatility changes are crucial too!
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Derick
11 months ago
I feel like all four risks could be relevant, but I’m not entirely sure if risk-free interest rates play a big role in a long equity option position.
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Na
11 months ago
I think perceived volatility changes are important too, especially since we practiced a question that highlighted that in class.
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Izetta
11 months ago
I'm a bit unsure about the impact of future dividend yields on my option position. Do they really affect the pricing significantly?
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Marcelle
11 months ago
I remember we discussed how underlying equity risks are crucial when holding options, so I think I should definitely consider that.
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Marci
12 months ago
This is a good test of our options knowledge. I'll methodically go through each risk factor and think about how it impacts the long equity option position. Shouldn't be too tricky.
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Tabetha
12 months ago
I'm a little confused by all the different risk factors listed. I'll need to review my notes on options pricing to make sure I understand which ones are most relevant here.
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Gwen
12 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The key risks are the underlying equity risks, volatility changes, dividends, and interest rates. I'll select the answer that covers all those bases.
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Keneth
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know options have a lot of moving parts, so I'll need to carefully consider all the factors mentioned.
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Talia
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward options question. I'll need to think through the key risks involved in a long equity option position.
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Mila
1 year ago
Future dividends yields and risk-free interest rates are also crucial.
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Eve
1 year ago
I, II, III, and IV? Sounds like a lot to keep track of. Maybe I should just stick to trading pogs instead.
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Sina
1 year ago
I agree, but we also need to consider perceived volatility changes.
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Kimbery
1 year ago
I think the risks of underlying equities are important.
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Earleen
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm torn between B and D. Gotta love those future dividend yields, but the risk-free rates can't be ignored either. Decisions, decisions.
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German
1 year ago
II and III for sure. Volatility and dividends are key factors to consider. Who cares about the underlying equities, am I right?
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Sharen
1 year ago
User 3: I agree, those factors can really affect the outcome of the trade.
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Rosio
1 year ago
User 2: Definitely, volatility and dividends can have a big impact on the option position.
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Lenora
1 year ago
User 1: I think II and III are the most important risks to consider.
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Jean
1 year ago
Definitely going with D. Can't forget about the risk-free interest rates! That's like the bread and butter of options trading.
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Mireya
1 year ago
I agree, D covers all the bases when it comes to risks in options trading.