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What Is the ‘Put-Call Parity Boundary’ for American Options?

Since the put-call parity equation does not hold exactly for American options, it is replaced by a set of inequalities that define the theoretical upper and lower bounds for the price difference between the American call and put. These boundaries reflect the potential value of the early exercise feature and prevent arbitrage opportunities while accounting for the flexibility of American options.

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