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A stock A has a volatility of σ_A = 30% and stock B has σ_B = 25%.

If their correlation is ρ = 0.40, what is the 'spread volatility' hatσ required to price an exchange option between them?

  1. 18.17%
  2. 39.05%
  3. 27.50%
  4. 30.41%

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