Explain in simple terms why a call option on a non-dividend paying stock should never be exercised early

What will be an ideal response?

Answer:

The price of the American option will always exceed the intrinsic value, thus we would lose money exercising on American call prior to expiration, as opposed to selling the option.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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When computing standard error, if the variability (p times q) increases and the sample size remains the same, then the standard error:

A) decreases B) increases C) remains the same D) is about average E) none of the above; there is no such thing as standard error

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