Question:
(a) Which of the following is correct? Explain your answer based on the correct choice.
- A calendar spread can be created by buying a call and selling a put when the strike prices are the same and the times to maturity are different
- A calendar spread can be created by buying a put and selling a call when the strike prices are the same and the times to maturity are different
- A calendar spread can be created by buying a call and selling a call when the strike prices are different and the times to maturity are different
- A calendar spread can be created by buying a call and selling a call when the strike prices are the same and the times to maturity are different
(b) A trader creates a long butterfly spread from options with strike prices $60, $65, and $70 by trading a total of 400 options. The options are worth $11, $14, and $18. What is the maximum net loss (after the cost of the options is taken into account)? Explain your answer in detail.