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For positive S0​,K,T,σ, the Black-Scholes formula uses
d1​=σT​log(S0​/K)+(r+σ2/2)T​,d2​=d1​−σT​.​
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To hedge the sold European call option, buy Φ(d1​) shares and borrow Ke−rTΦ(d2​) in cash. This long replicating strategy has initial value S0​Φ(d1​)−Ke−rTΦ(d2​), financed by the option premium. The share holding must subsequently be rebalanced according to the option's option delta in a self-financing strategy.

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