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On Black-Scholes assumptions

February 27th, 2008, 4:09 am

Of all the assumption that we make in the B-S model, which one is the most relevant (i.e. most realistic) and which one is the most unrealistic ?Why ?
 
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On Black-Scholes assumptions

February 27th, 2008, 5:32 am

QuoteOriginally posted by: gegradOf all the assumption that we make in the B-S model, which one is the most relevant (i.e. most realistic) and which one is the most unrealistic ?Why ?this is a brainteaser?
 
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On Black-Scholes assumptions

February 27th, 2008, 5:43 am

Here's what the description of this section says "lateral thinking puzzles, logic problems, interview questions... "
 
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On Black-Scholes assumptions

February 27th, 2008, 5:26 pm

QuoteOriginally posted by: gegradHere's what the description of this section says "lateral thinking puzzles, logic problems, interview questions... " What is your greater weakness? (another perfectly valid interview question)
 
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On Black-Scholes assumptions

February 27th, 2008, 10:12 pm

What are the assumptions of the Black-Scholes model?
 
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On Black-Scholes assumptions

March 3rd, 2008, 2:09 pm

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On Black-Scholes assumptions

March 21st, 2008, 8:42 pm

QuoteOriginally posted by: gegradOf all the assumption that we make in the B-S model, which one is the most relevant (i.e. most realistic) and which one is the most unrealistic ?Why ?The price of a derivative should be equal to the cost to replicate it. And either zero transaction costs or the normal continous distribution.