From makkary@unlserve.unl.edu Wed Nov 19 16:43:29 2003 Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 11:00:02 -0600 (CST) From: makkary@unlserve.unl.edu To: sdunbar@unl.edu Subject: links Dear Prof. Steve, I came across three links, which I though might be useful for students in understanding the options calculations. If you find them suitable for the purpose of class please put them in the notes web pages. 1. A very brief description on the development history of option theory and the Black-Scholes model for calculating option value, with the notations, Greeks and some explanatory graphs. Also contains a calculators for the option value calculation. Submitted by Yogesh Makkar, November 19, 2003. 2. An applet for calculating the option value based on Black-Scholes model. Also contains tips on options, business news and literature on options. Submitted by Yogesh Makkar, November 19, 2003. 3. A spreadsheet based calculator for calculating the option values, based on Black-Scholes model. Submitted by Yogesh Makkar, November 19,2003 Thank You, Sincerely Yogesh Makkar