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- November 19, 2016 at 2:54 pm #349998
sir , how do we calculate which call or put option price to use in options , do we add the premium in the exercise price and then see which is more benficial?
November 19, 2016 at 5:53 pm #350039There is no such thing as a ‘best’ exercise price to choose.
Different exercise prices can be used to set a smaller limit, but the premium will be higher (and will be wasted if the option is not exercised).
The marks in the exam are for proving you understand how options work and it doesn’t matter which strike price you use to illustrate (unless obviously the question specifies).
November 19, 2016 at 9:33 pm #350072But sir if we add the premium price in the exercise price can we get the better exercise price ?
November 20, 2016 at 7:48 am #350112The premium doesn’t change the exercise price. The premium is payable whether or not it is exercised.
November 20, 2016 at 5:50 pm #350184oh ok thanks alot sir
November 20, 2016 at 6:03 pm #350191You are welcome 🙂
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