X and Y are two friends. Since Y has earned a lot of profit from trading in financial derivative market, X is also considering speculating on Gamma…

CA Final · Advanced Financial Management · MTP · January 2026
X and Y are two friends. Since Y has earned a lot of profit from trading in financial derivative market, X is also considering speculating on Gamma Corporation's shares which is currently trading at 700 per share through taking positions in options in stocks of same company. Accordingly, X took following contract positions in the options on Gama Corporation's stock: (i) Purchasing one contract of 2-month call option with a premium of 35 and an exercise price of 750. (ii) Purchasing one contract of 2-month put option with a premium of 25 and an exercise price of 600. After some time, trading in Option Market and understanding the nitty-gritties of same, X being CEO in an organization advised his team to implement the concept of Financial Options in the Capital Budgeting decisions called 'Real Option'. Based on the above information answer the following questions:
(A) ₹ 1,000 loss
(B) ₹ 1,000 profit
(C) ₹ 3,000 profit
(D) ₹ 3,000 loss

Suggested Answer and Working Notes:

Correct Answer: Option (A)

₹ 1,000 loss

Topics: Interest Rate Risk Management

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