Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Options - Part F

f. define intrinsic value and time value, and explain their relationship;

in the money options has an intrisic value.

In the case of a call option, current market price - Exercise price, if it is a positive quantity is its intrinsic value. If it is a negative value, then intrinsic value is zero.

Time value of an option is option value or premium at a market price minus the intrinsic value at that market price.

Even if intrinsic value is zero, options have time value.

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