GCC Corporation is planning to issue optios to its key employees, and it is now

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GCC Corporation is planning to issue optios to its key employees, and it is now discussing the terms to be set on those options. Which of the following actions would decrease the value of the options, other things held constant?

A. GCC's stock price suddenly increases.

B. The exercise price of the option is increased.

C. The life of the option is increased, i.e., the time until it expires is lengthened.

D. The Federal Reserve takes actions that increase the risk-free rate.

E. GCC's stock price becomes more risky (higher variance).

Explanation / Answer

A, C

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