RTF stock is currently priced at $19.13 a share. The only options on this stock are the March $25 call option, which is priced at $.58, and the March $25 put which is priced at $5.99. Flo would like the option to purchase 300 shares of RTF should the price suddenly rise as she expects. Her main concern is that the price will double after hours and she will miss out on some potential profits. She also realizes the stock is highly risky and she could lose her entire investment, which she prefers not to do. What should she do to help offset her concerns?
Buy 300 call option contracts at a cost of $1.74
Buy 3 call option contracts at a cost of $174
Sell 3 call option contracts and receive $174
Sell 300 put option contracts and receive $1,797
Buy 3 put option contracts at a cost of $17.97