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Early Exercise of a Call
Goldman SachsMorgan Stanley
Is it ever optimal to exercise an American call early on a non-dividend-paying stock? Why or why not?
Approach
Compare exercising now vs. selling the option.
Think about the time value of money on the strike.
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