Quick estimate of an at-the-money straddle
Question
A stock trades at with volatility . Estimate the value of an at-the-money straddle with years to expiry (ignore rates). Give two decimals.
Short answer
About . An ATM call or put is worth roughly . The straddle is twice that: .
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- Market Model and Risk-Neutral Valuation
- Option Mechanics: Calls, Puts, Moneyness, Intrinsic Value, and Exchange vs. OTC Markets
- Option Trading Strategies: Spreads, Combinations, and Payoff Engineering
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