Assume that a speculator purchases a put option on British pounds (with a strike price of $1.50) for $.05 per unit. A pound option represents 31,250 units. Assume that at the time of the purchase, the spot rate of the pound is $1.51 and continually rises to $1.62 by the expiration date. The highest net profit possible for the speculator based on the information above is:

The highest net loss of $1,562.50 (i.e. – $1,562.50)

Explanation:

This can be calculated using the following equation:

Highest net profit possible = British pounds put option price per unit × Units of the pound option

                                                = $0.05 x 31,250

Highest net profit possible = $1,562.50

However, based on the information provided in the question, the option will not be exercised and this will result into the highest net loss of $1,562.50 (i.e. – $1,562.50).