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BLW Corporation is considering the terms to be set on the options it plans to is

ID: 2719026 • Letter: B

Question

BLW Corporation is considering the terms to be set on the options it plans to issue to its executives. Which of the following actions would decrease the value of the options, other things held constant?

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

The exercise price of the option is increased

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

BLW's stock price suddenly increases.

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

A.

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

Explanation / Answer

A the federal reserve takes actions that increase the risk free rate.