Session 17: Derivative Investments: Options, Swaps, and Interest Rate and Credit Derivatives Reading 60: Option Markets and Contracts
LOS j: Compare and contrast American options on forwards and futures with European options on forwards and futures, and identify the appropriate pricing model for European options.
Early exercise of in-the-money American options on:
A) |
futures is sometimes worthwhile but never is for options on forwards. | |
B) |
both futures and forwards is sometimes worthwhile. | |
C) |
forwards is sometimes worthwhile but never is for options on futures. | |
Early exercise of in-the-money American options on futures is sometimes worthwhile because the immediate mark to market upon exercise will generate funds that can earn interest. It is never worthwhile for options on forwards because no funds are generated until the settlement date of the forward contract. |