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NACVA CVA Exam - Topic 6 Question 84 Discussion

Actual exam question for NACVA's CVA exam
Question #: 84
Topic #: 6
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Fisher Black developed a technique to value American stock options using the Black- Scholes model called the pseudo-American call option model. The steps in the method are as follows EXCEPT:

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Mozell
5 months ago
I thought all options considered dividends, but maybe not in C?
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Lashaunda
5 months ago
Wait, are we really using unadjusted prices? That seems off.
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Glenn
5 months ago
Totally agree with B being essential.
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Carli
6 months ago
I think C is the odd one out here.
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Valentine
6 months ago
A is definitely part of the process.
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Wai
6 months ago
I practiced a similar question where we had to identify the incorrect step, and I think option C might be the one that doesn't belong since it seems too simplistic for valuing American options.
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Anabel
6 months ago
I feel like the first step about adjusting the market price for dividends is crucial, but I’m a bit confused about how it fits with the other options.
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Janey
6 months ago
I think option D sounds familiar because we always used the unadjusted stock price in our practice questions, but I can't recall if that's a step in this specific model.
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Felix
7 months ago
I remember studying the steps for valuing American options, but I'm not entirely sure if selecting the European option is part of the pseudo-American model.
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Ramonita
7 months ago
This question is right up my alley! I'm familiar with the Black-Scholes model and the pseudo-American call option technique. I think I can quickly identify the step that's not part of the method.
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Dahlia
7 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The steps seem pretty technical, and I want to make sure I understand them fully before answering. I might need to review my notes on the Black-Scholes model and pseudo-American options.
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Luisa
7 months ago
This question looks pretty straightforward. I think I can handle it - the steps are clearly laid out, so I just need to identify the one that's not part of the method.
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Joanna
7 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. I need to identify the step that is not part of the pseudo-American call option model developed by Fisher Black. I'll carefully read through each option and try to eliminate the ones that are part of the process.
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Lajuana
7 months ago
I feel pretty confident about this one. I'll go with option B and generate a new .p12 file for each device. That seems like the right way to distribute the app.
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Markus
7 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to think it through carefully to make sure I understand the best way to handle emergency procedures in this context.
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Jennifer
11 months ago
Wow, this is like a magic trick with options. Deducting dividends, selecting the highest European option, and keeping the stock price untainted. The Black-Scholes wizardry is strong with this one.
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Rana
10 months ago
Yes, and selecting the European option with the highest value as the value of the American option adds another layer of complexity to the process.
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Floyd
10 months ago
I find it interesting how they compute the adjusted market price of the stock by deducting the present value of future dividends.
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Fernanda
10 months ago
I know, the steps involved in valuing American stock options using the Black-Scholes model are quite intricate.
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Dawne
10 months ago
It's fascinating how Fisher Black came up with this pseudo-American call option model.
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Jesusita
12 months ago
Aha, I see! The missing step is using the unadjusted underlying stock price in the Black-Scholes model. Gotta keep those stock prices pure, no dividends allowed!
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Louisa
11 months ago
User 3: So, we should select the European option with the highest value as the value of the American option, right?
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Pansy
11 months ago
C) Select the European option with the highest value as the value of the American option
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Harrison
11 months ago
B) For each pseudo-option assumed to expire on a dividend date, deduct from the exercise price of the option the dividend payable on the date and the present value, using the risk-free rate, of all the remaining dividends to be paid after the dividend date during the term of the option
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Golda
11 months ago
A) Compute the adjusted market price of the stock by deducting the present value, using the risk-free rate, of the future dividends payable during the remaining life of the option
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Keneth
11 months ago
User 2: Yeah, that's right. Gotta keep those stock prices pure, no dividends allowed!
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Luis
11 months ago
User 1: I think the missing step is using the unadjusted underlying stock price in the Black-Scholes model.
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Glendora
12 months ago
Wait, we're supposed to select the European option with the highest value as the value of the American option? That seems a bit counterintuitive, but I'll trust the Black-Scholes experts on this one.
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Kanisha
1 year ago
Hmm, I think I've got it. Deducting the dividend payments from the exercise price for each pseudo-option is the step that's not mentioned. Tricky stuff, this option valuation.
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Chu
10 months ago
D) Using the Black-Scholes model, compute the value of each of the pseudo-options using unadjusted underlying stock price.
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Brandon
10 months ago
C) Select the European option with the highest value as the value of the American option
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Aliza
12 months ago
B) For each pseudo-option assumed to expire on a dividend date, deduct from the exercise price of the option the dividend payable on the date and the present value, using the risk-free rate, of all the remaining dividends to be paid after the dividend date during the term of the option
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Nada
12 months ago
A) Compute the adjusted market price of the stock by deducting the present value, using the risk-free rate, of the future dividends payable during the remaining life of the option
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Glory
1 year ago
Ah, I see! So the key step missing is the adjustment of the stock price to account for future dividends. Gotta love those pesky Black-Scholes details.
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Kanisha
11 months ago
User 2: Definitely, it's all about those Black-Scholes details.
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Nettie
12 months ago
User 1: Yeah, that adjustment is crucial for valuing American stock options.
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Lazaro
1 year ago
Hmm, I see your point. But I still think C) makes more sense because it involves selecting the option with the highest value.
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Jesus
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe the correct answer is D) Using the Black-Scholes model, compute the value of each of the pseudo-options using unadjusted underlying stock price.
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Lazaro
1 year ago
I think the answer is C) Select the European option with the highest value as the value of the American option.
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