A stock price is currently 50. Over each of the next two 3-month periods it is expected to go u

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A stock price is currently  50. Over each of the next two 3-month periods it is expected to go u

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Step 1: Calculate the possible stock prices after 3 months.

The stock price can either go up by

A stock price is currently $$\$ 50$$. Over each of the next two 3-month periods it is expected to go up by $6 \%$ or down by $5 \%$. The risk-free interest rate is $5 \%$ per annum with continuous compounding. What is the value of a 6-month European call option with a strike price of $$\$ 51$$ ?