The intermediate variable d1 is calculated using the formula d1=σTln(S0/X)+(r+σ2/2)T. The intermediate variable d2 is not computed from scratch; instead, it is derived directly from d1 using the relationship d2=d1−σT.
Conditions: S0>0 and X>0 to evaluate the natural logarithm ln(S0/X).; σ>0 to serve as a valid denominator.; T>0 for the square root T to be meaningful.
The intermediate variable d1 is calculated using the formula d1=σTln(S0/X)+(r+σ2/2)T. The intermediate variable d2 is not computed from scratch; instead, it is derived directly from d1 using the relationship d2=d1−σT.
Conditions: S0>0 and X>0 to evaluate the natural logarithm ln(S0/X).; σ>0 to serve as a valid denominator.; T>0 for the square root T to be meaningful.
The put option formula can be memorized by comparing it structurally with the call option formula. Starting from the call formula C=S0N(d1)−Xe−rTN(d2), you swap the positions of the two terms and negate the arguments inside the standard normal distribution function N(⋅).
Conditions: You already know the Black-Scholes-Merton formula for the call option.; This is a mnemonic rule for memorization, not a rigorous mathematical proof.
The put option formula can be memorized by comparing it structurally with the call option formula. Starting from the call formula C=S0N(d1)−Xe−rTN(d2), you swap the positions of the two terms and negate the arguments inside the standard normal distribution function N(⋅).
Conditions: You already know the Black-Scholes-Merton formula for the call option.; This is a mnemonic rule for memorization, not a rigorous mathematical proof.