ABSTRACT
In this paper, the valuation of European options in which the underlying stock pays a discrete dividend is investigated. A specific value is set in advance, and a dividend is paid when the underlying share price reaches it. The risk-neutral price of the associated European call option is derived. Numerical simulations are presented to illustrate the effects of model parameters on the option prices.
Acknowledgements
The authors would like to thank the referee for careful reading of the paper and helpful comments.
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