(a) Prove Proposition 9.4(b): with , the expected discounted P&L of a long option bought at and hedged continuously at is . (b) For , , , , , the formula (9.14) gives a seller's expected profit of 84.74 points if and 82.84 if . Explain the sign of the difference using the dollar-gamma weighting. (c) Does (b) contradict the statement that "a delta-hedged option is not a directional bet"? Be precise.
M09 · Problem 5 ★★★
Expected P&L and drift
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