Options Flashcards
What is the intrinsic value on a call?
CMVs > SP = ITM
What is the intrinsic value on a put?
CMVs < SP = ITM
What is intrinsic value?
time value + intrinsic value = premium
the more time you have = more value
more time = higher premium
What is exercising an option?
purchasing the underlying stock
acting upon the option
What is expire?
You do nothing with the option and it expires
What is closing the position?
Trading
When a buyer is bullish on a call…
Right to buy
@ state price/time
100 shares of stock
When a buyer is bearish on a call….
Obligated to sell
@ predetermined price/tie
100 shares - if exercised
Buying is also known as
Hold/Long
Selling is also known as
Short/Write
What is the most you can lose when you BUY an option
ONLY your premium!
What is the most you can gain when you BUY?
Max Gain = Unlimited
What is the BE calc for buying an option
SP+P = BE
What is the BE calc for selling a call
SP - P = BE
A put is more valuable when?
As the price of the stock declines
What is a naked call?
Selling stock you don’t own
When do you have unlimited risk?
Through uncovered calls and selling stock short
What is a hedge?
Investing in stock and using an option to
- Protect/guard against risk
- Profit - increase return (generate income)
What does a put do?
Allows us to exercise our right to sell or buy