Question

Three months ago, CSG stock was selling for $44.25 a share. At that time, you purchased three put options on the stock with a strike price of $45 per share and an option price of $1.75 per share. The option expires today when the value of the stock is $42.50 per share. What is your net profit or loss on this investment

Answer 1

$225

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculation to determine your net profit or loss on this investment

Using this formula

Net profit or Loss= (Strike price - Value of stock at expiration - Premium paid) x 3 x 100

Let plug in the formula

Net profit or Loss= ($ 45 - $ 42.50 - ß) x 300

Net profit or Loss= $ 225

Therefore your net profit on this investment is $225