The concept of intrinsic value in finance Intrinsic value is a term frequently used for options and stocks, but it can be applied to any asset. As a financial term, intrinsic value of a security or asset describes the value that is contained in the asset itself. Intrinsic value is often referred to as fundamental … Read more
In the money vs. at the money options In the money options are options which have positive intrinsic value. This means that at the moment of expiration (when no time value is left), the option still represents some value if you exercise it. At the money options are options with strike price equal or very … Read more
What delta means Delta, the best known of the option Greeks, is a measure of directional exposure of an option. It is the first derivative of option’s market price with respect to the underlying’s price. Simply said, an option’s delta represents the dollar value by which the market price of the option changes when the … Read more
Terminology of option positions may be confusing Sometimes people have a long put position (they own puts) and they say they are short. They mean their exposure to the underlying stock’s price movement is similar to a short position in the stock (they expect to make a profit when the stock falls). But in fact … Read more
What defines every option Let’s summarize the basic characteristics (or parameters) which define every option. They are: Underlying asset Call vs. put Strike price Expiration date American vs. European Underlying asset Option is a derivative security, a contract giving the owner (buyer) of the option the right (but not the obligation) to buy or sell … Read more
Three different prices In order to fully understand the basic principles of options, you must be sure to know the differences between the three frequently used terms and key parameters for every option. All three are prices, but their meanings are very different. These three kinds of prices are: Strike price of the option Market … Read more
Moneyness of an option Moneyness is a strange sounding term, but it is sometimes used for describing the amount of intrinsic value an option has. All options belong to one of the three basic groups (and they can move between these groups as the market price of the underlying changes, as you will see below). … Read more
Strike price and intrinsic value On the examples with Microsoft stock, we have explored the strike price and intrinsic value of call options and put options. To sum up and make it look a bit more scientific, let’s look at the formulas for calculating intrinsic value for calls and puts. Calculating intrinsic value of call … Read more
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