In the context of the Black-Scholes model, let S0 be the initial price of the stock, and let σ be its volatility. Assume that the risk-free interest rate is zero and the stock pays no dividends. Let EC(S0,K,σ,T) denote the initial price of a European call option with strike K and maturity date T.
(a) Show that the Black-Scholes formula can be written in the form
EC(S0,K,σ,T)=S0Φ(d1)−KΦ(d2)
where d1 and d2 depend on S0,K,σ and T, and Φ is the standard normal distribution function.
(b) Let EP(S0,K,σ,T) be the initial price of a put option with strike K and maturity T. Show that
EP(S0,K,σ,T)=EC(S0,K,σ,T)+K−S0
(c) Show that
EP(S0,K,σ,T)=EC(K,S0,σ,T)
(d) Consider a European contingent claim with maturity T and payout
STI{ST⩽K}−KI{ST>K}
Assuming K>S0, show that its initial price can be written as EC(S0,K,σ^,T) for a volatility parameter σ^ which you should express in terms of S0,K,σ and T.