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Basic Question 5 of 8

If the market price of a European put option is lower than the price suggested by the one-period binomial model, what is the appropriate arbitrage strategy?

A. Sell the put option and short the underlying
B. Buy the put option and short the underlying
C. Buy the put option and long the underlying

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vi2009 for puts => long or short positions in BOTH instruments

not for calls though ...
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Learning Outcome Statements

describe and interpret the binomial option valuation model and its component terms;

describe how the value of a European option can be analyzed as the present value of the option's expected payoff at expiration;

CFA® 2025 Level II Curriculum, Volume 5, Module 32.