alleryStart learning →What is the main principle behind the Black–Scholes model?
AHolding options to expiry
BHedging with the underlying
CSelling only covered calls
DAvoiding all risky assets
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Hedging with the underlying
The model hedges the option by trading the underlying so that risk is eliminated, called continuously revised delta hedging.
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