What to know
Identify the rule, formula, or decision criterion before reading the answer choices. CFA Level I distractors often use the right vocabulary with the wrong condition.
Binomial Model is part of CFA Level I Derivatives. Derivatives questions cover forwards, futures, swaps, options, replication logic, payoffs, and risk-transfer mechanics. Use this page to review the controlling ideas, then work through 1 question with answer explanations and common traps.
Review the worked explanations before moving into adaptive practice. The app version can mix this topic with due reviews and weak related concepts.
Practice this topicIdentify the rule, formula, or decision criterion before reading the answer choices. CFA Level I distractors often use the right vocabulary with the wrong condition.
Work each item under time pressure, then compare your reasoning with the step-by-step explanation and key takeaway.
Missed questions should become scheduled reviews when the error comes from a concept gap, formula setup, or answer-choice trap.
Binomial Model
A stock price is 50. In one period it will move up by 20% or down by 15%. The risk-free rate per period is 4%. A one-period European call has exercise price 52. The call value is closest to:
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