- CFA Exams
- CFA Level I Exam
- Topic 7. Derivatives
- Learning Module 8. Pricing and Valuation of Options
- Subject 2. Arbitrage and Replication
CFA Practice Question
True or false? A put with a shorter time to expiration should never sell for more than a put with the same strike price with a long time to expiration.
Correct Answer: True
If it did, you would buy the put with the shorter maturity and sell the put with the longer maturity (i.e, create a calendar spread) and lock in a profit today. When the first put expires, you will either exercise the second put (and have no cashflows) or sell it (and make a further profit).
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