In this week$$s case, you will evaluate if options prices satisfy put$-$call parity. In the

process, you will learn about the assumptions underlying the parity relationship.

$-$ You will use stock options on Microsoft as an example. The first task is to collect and

tabulate options data from the NASDAQ site for the market activity for stocks $($MSFT Option Chain$)$

Collect put and call price data from the above website. Collect data that you deem

necessary to assess the put$-$call parity relationship.

$-$Calculate both sides of the put$-$call relationship. Tabulate and plot the results.

$-$ You can focus on different strike prices and on different expiration dates.

$-$Discuss and interpret any patterns that you observe.

$-$ Make clear if you need to make any assumptions in your application of put$-$call parity or in your interpretation of the results.