Question 18
A trader invests in XYZ Inc. by buying 100 shares in June for Rs 50 per share. She also buys 100 European put options for Rs 5 each as insurance in case the stock drops sharply. The put options have a strike price of Rs 52 and a maturity date of December. What is the gain or loss if the spot price on the maturity date is Rs 55?
Rs 0, no gain, no loss
Rs 500 gain
Rs 500 loss
Rs 1000 gain