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Is call and put implied volatility for the at the money option are same?
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∙ 16y ago
In a word yes. It should be, otherwise arbitraguers would spot this mispirce, and alter the option premia so that it was the cause. (and the misprice would disappear) consider a scenario where the implied vol on the call is 20% and on the put 15%. consider a portfolio long one put, short one call and long one share of the underlying. (you could use a future here also) This portfolio is delta neutral. (- excericise) . notice we buy the undervalued, sell the overvalued. (it doesnt actually matter if the actual volatility is some other number like 50% or 10%) Portfolio will yield risk free returns. ie you will get no payoff at the expiration date. and you will pocket the difference in premia at the outset.
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How to Trade Option Volatility?
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Buying the call option is risky?
Buying calls isn't very risky. If the option expires out-of-the-money, all you lose is your premium. If it expires enough in-the-money to cover the price of the stock plus the premium on the call, you make money--potentially a LOT of money if the stock price shoots up.
How do you determine whether the currency option is in the money?
"In the Money" is a term used in option trading as a determinate to if an option has "Intrinsic Value." In the Money, does NOT mean in profit. There are two components to an option value, TIME VALUE, and INTRINSIC VALUE. Time Value + Intrinsic Value = Option Premium. When the market price is above the option strike price of a CALL option, that option is considered "In the Money" i.e. having intrinsic value. When the market price is below the option strike price of a PUT option, that option is considered "In the Money" i.e. having intrinsic value.
What does it mean when premiums are increasing in call options?
two possible reasons: 1. the underlying stock of the option is increasing in price value. 2. the volatility of the broad markets may be increasing. in this case, the stock may not even rise in price value but its call premiums would increase.
What is to spread an option?
To spread an option, or to create an option spread, is to put on a corresponding short position onto your existing long position (or vice versa), in order to create options spreads with specific payoff profiles. For instance, if you bought a call option, it would have limited downside risk with unlimited profit potential. But if you sold an out of the money call option on top of that call option, you would create a call spread which lowers capital outlay but also limited upside profit potential.
What happen if spot price remains above spot price in call option in stock?
If the spot price of the stock exceeds the "strike price" in the call option, the option is in-the-money and you can exercise it. But if you have a choice, wait to exercise it until the stock's spot price exceeds the strike price enough to cover the premium. Example: the strike price is $40 and the premium was $2. In order to make money on this option, the stock price needs to be over $42--enough to pay for the stock and replace the money you spent buying the option.
Is call option and buy option are same or not?
As far as I know there isn't a "buy option," but a call option is an option to buy so I guess you could think of it as a "buy option."
How can someone get into a company that does forex option trading?
You would want to speak to someone about forex option trading. The two primary options are called spot, or single option trading, and call/put option. You can make a very good amount of money if you invest it into trading.
What is the minimum value of a call option?
The minimum value of a call option is zero. Why is that? Because options lose value with time until they expire on their pre-determined expiration date. Upon expiration, if the price of the underlying stock is less than the strike price of the call option, then the call seller gets to keep the premium received, whereas the call buyer has lost all the money paid for the option. For additional education there are many good websites to consult. One site of interest ishttp:/www.safe-options-trading-income.com.
What is a call option in terms of market trading?
The call option in terms of market trading is one when you want to trade with leverage, and you think the price of a stock or derivative is going to go up. You can then act on that option to buy if the price does indeed go up, or you can let it expire without losing any more money.
Call option and put option?
A call option allows its purchaser to buy ("call in") stocks at a certain price on a certain date--say, 100 shares of Walmart for $50 on November 1. A put option allows its purchaser to sell ("put") stocks on a certain price for a certain date. The seller of the option has to buy them (in a put) or sell them (in a call) if the option is exercised.
What it means Uncovered Option Positions that are In The Money ITM?
In the money means the selling price of the item is either above (if you're working with a call) or below (if you're working with a put) the strike price in the contract. An option that is in the money can be exercised. An uncovered, or naked, option is one where the person who will have to come up with the item if the option is exercised doesn't own it. Naked calls have to be hedged with other calls: you sell a naked call at, say, $45 then buy a call yourself at $45. Naked puts have very low risk--all you're really risking is your premium. A put exercises if the strike price is above the current spot price, so if the put goes in the money at least enough to cover the premium, you exercise, collect the money from the transaction then use that money to buy the stock. If it expires worthless, you're just out your premium.
