alleryStart learning →Which Black–Scholes input cannot be directly observed in the market?
AStrike price level
BAverage future volatility
CRisk-free interest rate
DTime left to maturity
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Average future volatility
Strike, time, rate and spot are observable, but average future volatility must be estimated or backed out from other option prices.
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