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Strike Price
Strike Price
Image 1 The stated price per share for which underlying stock may be purchased (for a call) or sold (for a put) by the option holder upon exercise of the option contract.
Image 2 When you exercise your option this is the value that your get the shares for, if this is below the market value of the stock then your profit is the spread between the two prices.

Option strike prices typically increment $2.50 or $5.00.


Call

Exercise

Market Value

Option

Put