A call option with X = $55 on a stock priced at S = $60 is sells for $12. Using a volatility estimate of σ = 0.35, you find that N(d1) = 0.7163 and N(d2) = 0.6543. The risk-free interest rate is zero. Is the implied volatility based on the option price more or less than 0.35?

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A call option with = $55 on a stock priced at S = $60 is sells for $12. Using a volatility estimate of σ = 0.35, you find that N(d1) = 0.7163 and N(d2) = 0.6543. The risk-free interest rate is zero. Is the implied volatility based on the option price more or less than 0.35?

 

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