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Understanding Calls & Puts
MAR
24
4:15 PM
EST
Tony Zhang, Chief Strategy Officer
Jessica Inskip, Director of Education & Product
Jessica Inskip
Director of Education & Product
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Jessica Inskip is an advanced product specialist within
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Director of Education and Product for OptionsPlay.
Jessica joined the financial industry in 2009 and most
recently accepted a position with OptionsPlay. She has
held various positions within the brokerage industry
across multiple firms, including roles specializing in
strategy, product management, high frequency trading,
complex options and derivative strategies, and the
relationship management of high-net-worth affluent
investors.
Ultimately, Jessica's passion is in creating education and
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Important
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Review of calls & puts basics
Long & short equity calls
Long & short equity puts
Putting it all together
Q&A
Review of an options chain
CALLS PUTS
Long Calls
Purchased for a premium
Own right to buy
Short Puts
Sold for a premium
Obligated to buy
Short Calls
Sold for a premium
Obligated to sell
Long Puts
Purchased for a premium
Own right to sell
Calls are
on the left
Puts are
on the
right
The strike price is in the middle
Expiration
dates
Expiration
dates
Last: Last
price traded
at
Change:
difference of
last and
previous
close
Bid: best
price
available to
sell
Ask: best
price
available to
buy
Volume:
amount of
contracts
traded today
Open Int:
amount of
contracts in
existence
Understanding Calls and Puts.pdf
OptionsPlay scans the
option chain for you
providing optimal
trade ideas
1 expiring on April 22 at strike of $150
Buy to open AAPL CALL for $7
Owns the right to buy 100 shares of AAPL for $150/ per share at anytime up until April
22nd in exchange for a debit of $7 ($700 total)
$(800.00)
$(600.00)
$(400.00)
$(200.00)
$-
$200.00
$400.00
$600.00
$800.00
$1,000.00
$145.00 $150.00 $155.00 $160.00 $165.00
1
2
3
Strike Price
Unlimited gain
potential
$157
AAPL needs to move
more than the
extrinsic value
purchased
Gains begin
above $157
$150
Breakeven
Price @ Exp
1
Max loss occurs when stock is at
or below the strike at expiration
(premium paid)
STOCK @
$150 OR
LOWER
MAX RISK
2
When stock moves above strike
plus premium paid
STOCK @
$157
BREAKEVEN
3
Unlimited gain potential when
stock moves above breakeven
STOCK
ABOVE
$157
MAX GAIN
Long
Equity
Calls
$(1,000.00)
$(800.00)
$(600.00)
$(400.00)
$(200.00)
$-
$200.00
$400.00
$600.00
$800.00
$145.00 $150.00 $155.00 $160.00 $165.00
1 expiring on April 22 at strike of $150
Sell to open AAPL CALL for $7
Obligated to sell 100 shares of AAPL for $150/ per share at the buyer’s discretion at
anytime up until April 22nd in exchange for a credit of $7 ($700 total)
1
2
3
Strike Price
Limited gain
potential
$157
AAPL needs to
remain at strike
or move lower
$150
Breakeven
Price @ Exp
1
Max loss is unlimited, losses
begin when stock is above $157
STOCK
ABOVE
$157
MAX RISK
2
When stock moves above strike
plus premium paid
STOCK @
$157
BREAKEVEN
3
Limited gain potential when
stock remains at strike or moves
lower (premium received)
STOCK @
$150 OR
LOWER
MAX GAIN
Short
Equity
Calls
Unlimited
loss potential
Losses begin
above $157
1 expiring on April 22 at strike of $150
AAPL CALL for $7
Equity
Calls
Expiration
Day
$140
$145
$150
$155
$160
$165
$170
$175
$180
$185
$150
Trade
Placed
$157
Breakeven
30 day timeframe to be
profitable
Strike
Price
LONG CALL PURCHASER SHORT CALL WRITER
AAPL @ $150, Trade Placed
Buy to open
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $7
Sell to open
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $7
Premium Received: + $7 ($700 total)
Bullish $165 price target
30 day timeframe
Neutral - Bearish $150 price target
30 day timeframe
Premium Paid: - $7 ($700 total)
1 expiring on April 22 at strike of $150
AAPL CALL for $17
Equity
Calls
Expiration
Day
$140
$145
$150
$155
$160
$165
$170
$175
$180
$185
$150
Trade
Placed
$157
Breakeven
30 day timeframe to be
profitable
Strike
Price
LONG CALL PURCHASER SHORT CALL WRITER
AAPL @ $150, Trade Placed
Buy to open
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $7
Sell to open
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $7
Premium Received: + $7 ($700 total)
Bullish $165 price target
30 day timeframe
Neutral - Bearish $150 price target
30 day timeframe
Premium Paid: - $7 ($700 total)
Day 15
AAPL @ $165, Trade Placed
Sell to close
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $17
Premium Received: + $17
($1700 total)
GAIN of $10 per share
($1000 total)
Buy to close
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $17
Premium Paid: - $17
($1700 total)
LOSS of $10 per share
($1000 total)
1 expiring on April 22 at strike of $150
AAPL CALL for $16
Equity
Calls
Expiration
Day
$140
$145
$150
$155
$160
$165
$170
$175
$180
$185
$150
Trade
Placed
$157
Breakeven
30 day timeframe to be
profitable
Strike
Price
LONG CALL PURCHASER SHORT CALL WRITER
AAPL @ $150, Trade Placed
Buy to open
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $7
Sell to open
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $7
Premium Received: + $7 ($700 total)
Bullish $165 price target
30 day timeframe
Neutral - Bearish $150 price target
30 day timeframe
Premium Paid: - $7 ($700 total)
AAPL @ $166, Trade Placed
Sell to close
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $16
Premium Received: + $16
($1600 total)
GAIN of $9 per share
($900 total)
Buy to close
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $16
Premium Paid: - $16
($1600 total)
LOSS of $9 per share
($900 total)
1 expiring on April 22 at strike of $150
AAPL CALL for $5
Equity
Calls
Expiration
Day
$140
$145
$150
$155
$160
$165
$170
$175
$180
$185
$150
Trade
Placed
$157
Breakeven
30 day timeframe
to be profitable
Strike
Price
LONG CALL PURCHASER SHORT CALL WRITER
AAPL @ $150, Trade Placed
Buy to open
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $7
Sell to open
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $7
Premium Received: + $7 ($700 total)
Bullish $165 price target
30 day timeframe
Neutral - Bearish $150 price target
30 day timeframe
Premium Paid: - $7 ($700 total)
AAPL @ $150, Trade Placed
Sell to close
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $5
Premium Received: + $5
($500 total)
GAIN of $2 per share
($200 total)
Buy to close
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $5
Premium Paid: - $5
($500 total)
LOSS of $2 per share
($200 total)
Day 15
1 expiring on April 22 at strike of $150
AAPL CALL for $0
Equity
Calls
Expiration
Day
$140
$145
$150
$155
$160
$165
$170
$175
$180
$185
$150
Trade
Placed
$157
Breakeven
30 day timeframe
to be profitable
Strike
Price
LONG CALL PURCHASER SHORT CALL WRITER
AAPL @ $150, Trade Placed
Buy to open
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $7
Sell to open
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $7
Premium Received: + $7 ($700 total)
Bullish $165 price target
30 day timeframe
Neutral - Bearish $150 price target
30 day timeframe
Premium Paid: - $7 ($700 total)
AAPL @ $145, Trade Placed
Cannot close option
Expires Worthless
GAIN of $7 per share
($700 total)
Cannot close option
Expires Worthless
LOSS of $7 per share
($700 total)
$(800.00)
$(600.00)
$(400.00)
$(200.00)
$-
$200.00
$400.00
$600.00
$800.00
$1,000.00
$135.00 $140.00 $145.00 $150.00 $155.00
1 expiring on April 22 at strike of $150
Buy to open AAPL PUT for $7
Owns the right to sell 100 shares of AAPL for $150/ per share at anytime up until April
22nd in exchange for a debit of $7 ($700 total)
2
3
Strike Price
Substantial
gain potential
$143
Gains begin
below $143
$150
Breakeven
Price @ Exp
1
Max loss occurs when stock is at
or above the strike at expiration
(premium paid)
STOCK @
$150 OR
HIGHER
MAX RISK
2
When stock moves below strike
minus premium paid
STOCK @
$143
BREAKEVEN
3
Substantial gain potential when
stock moves below breakeven
STOCK
BELOW
$143
MAX GAIN
Long
Equity
Puts
1
AAPL needs to move
more than extrinsic
value purchased
$(1,000.00)
$(800.00)
$(600.00)
$(400.00)
$(200.00)
$-
$200.00
$400.00
$600.00
$800.00
$135.00 $140.00 $145.00 $150.00 $155.00
1 expiring on April 22 at strike of $150
Sell to open AAPL PUT for $7
Obligated to purchase 100 shares of AAPL for $150/ per share at the buyer’s discretion at
anytime up until April 22nd in exchange for a credit of $7 ($700 total)
2
Strike Price
Substantial
loss potential
$143
Losses begin
below $143
$150
Breakeven
Price @ Exp
1
Loss begins when stock is at or
below the breakeven, max loss
occurs if the stock reaches $0
STOCK
BELOW
$143
MAX RISK
2
When stock moves below strike
minus premium paid
STOCK @
$143
BREAKEVEN
3
Limited gain potential when
stock moves above breakeven
(premium received)
STOCK @
$150 OR
HIGHER
MAX GAIN
Short
Equity
Puts
1
AAPL needs to
remain at strike
or move higher
3
1 expiring on April 22 at strike of $150
AAPL PUT for $7
Equity
Puts
Expiration
Day
$125
$130
$135
$140
$145
$150
$155
$160
$165
$170
$150
Trade
Placed
$143
Breakeven
30 day timeframe to be
profitable
Strike
Price
LONG PUT PURCHASER SHORT PUT WRITER
AAPL @ $150, Trade Placed
Buy to open
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Put @ $7
Sell to open
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Put @ $7
Premium Received: + $7 ($700 total)
Bearish $135 price target
30 day timeframe
Neutral - Bullish $155 price target
30 day timeframe
Premium Paid: - $7 ($700 total)
1 expiring on April 22 at strike of $150
AAPL PUT for $7
Equity
Puts
Expiration
Day
$125
$130
$135
$140
$145
$150
$155
$160
$165
$170
$150
Trade
Placed
$143
Breakeven
30 day timeframe to be
profitable
Strike
Price
LONG PUT PURCHASER SHORT PUT WRITER
AAPL @ $150, Trade Placed
Buy to open
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Put @ $7
Sell to open
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Put @ $7
Premium Received: + $7 ($700 total)
Bearish $135 price target
30 day timeframe
Neutral - Bullish $155 price target
30 day timeframe
Premium Paid: - $7 ($700 total)
AAPL @ $140, Trade Placed
Sell to close
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $11
GAIN of $4 per share
($400 total)
Buy to close
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $11
LOSS of $4 per share
($400 total)
Day 15 Premium Received: + $11
($1100 total)
Premium Paid: - $11
($1100 total)
1 expiring on April 22 at strike of $150
AAPL PUT for $7
Equity
Puts
Expiration
Day
$125
$130
$135
$140
$145
$150
$155
$160
$165
$170
$150
Trade
Placed
$143
Breakeven
30 day timeframe to be
profitable
Strike
Price
LONG PUT PURCHASER SHORT PUT WRITER
AAPL @ $150, Trade Placed
Buy to open
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Put @ $7
Sell to open
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Put @ $7
Premium Received: + $7 ($700 total)
Bearish $135 price target
30 day timeframe
Neutral - Bullish $155 price target
30 day timeframe
Premium Paid: - $7 ($700 total)
AAPL @ $135, Trade Placed
Sell to close
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $15
GAIN of $8 per share
($800 total)
Buy to close
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $15
LOSS of $8 per share
($800 total)
Premium Received: + $15
($1100 total)
Premium Paid: - $15
($1100 total)
1 expiring on April 22 at strike of $150
AAPL PUT for $9
Equity
Puts
Expiration
Day
$125
$130
$135
$140
$145
$150
$155
$160
$165
$170
$150
Trade
Placed
$143
Breakeven
30 day timeframe to be
profitable
Strike
Price
LONG PUT PURCHASER SHORT PUT WRITER
AAPL @ $150, Trade Placed
Buy to open
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Put @ $7
Sell to open
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Put @ $7
Premium Received: + $7 ($700 total)
Bearish $135 price target
30 day timeframe
Neutral - Bullish $155 price target
30 day timeframe
Premium Paid: - $7 ($700 total)
AAPL @ $143, Trade Placed
Sell to close
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $9
GAIN of $2 per share
($200 total)
Buy to close
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $9
LOSS of $2 per share
($200 total)
Day 15
Premium Received: + $9
($900 total)
Premium Paid: - $9
($900 total)
1 expiring on April 22 at strike of $150
AAPL PUT for $7
Equity
Puts
Expiration
Day
$125
$130
$135
$140
$145
$150
$155
$160
$165
$170
$150
Trade
Placed
$143
Breakeven
30 day timeframe to be
profitable
Strike
Price
LONG PUT PURCHASER SHORT PUT WRITER
AAPL @ $150, Trade Placed
Buy to open
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Put @ $7
Sell to open
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Put @ $7
Premium Received: + $7 ($700 total)
Bearish $135 price target
30 day timeframe
Neutral - Bullish $155 price target
30 day timeframe
Premium Paid: - $7 ($700 total)
AAPL @ $143, Trade Placed
Sell to close
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $7
BREAKEVEN
Buy to close
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $7
Premium Received: + $7
($700 total)
Premium Paid: - $7
($700 total)
BREAKEVEN
1 expiring on April 22 at strike of $150
AAPL PUT for $0
Equity
Puts
Expiration
Day
$125
$130
$135
$140
$145
$150
$155
$160
$165
$170
$150
Trade
Placed
$143
Breakeven
30 day timeframe to be
profitable
Strike
Price
LONG PUT PURCHASER SHORT PUT WRITER
AAPL @ $150, Trade Placed
Buy to open
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Put @ $7
Sell to open
1 AAPL $150 April 22 Put @ $7
Premium Received: + $7 ($700 total)
Bearish $135 price target
30 day timeframe
Neutral - Bullish $155 price target
30 day timeframe
Premium Paid: - $7 ($700 total)
AAPL @ $154, Trade Placed
Cannot close option
GAIN of $7 per share
($700 total)
Cannot close option
LOSS of $7 per share
($700 total)
Expires Worthless Expires Worthless
Sold for a premium
Obligated to buy underlying
Time decay is positive
Profits from neutral & upward movement
CALLS
Short Puts
Long Calls
PUTS
Option expires and keep maximum credit
GOAL
Purchased for a premium
Right to buy underlying
Time decay is negative
Profits from sharp upward movement
Long Calls
Stock rallies more than premium paid
GOAL
Long Calls
Purchased for a premium
Right to sell underlying
Time decay is negative
Profits from sharp downward movement
Long Puts
Stock declines more than premium paid
GOAL
Sold for a premium
Obligated to sell underlying
Time decay is positive
Profits from neutral & downward movement
Short Calls
Option expires and keep maximum credit
GOAL
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Understanding Calls and Puts.pdf

  • 1. Get Started with Options Understanding Calls & Puts MAR 24 4:15 PM EST Tony Zhang, Chief Strategy Officer Jessica Inskip, Director of Education & Product
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  • 5. Agenda w w w . o p t i o n s p l a y. c o m Review of calls & puts basics Long & short equity calls Long & short equity puts Putting it all together Q&A Review of an options chain
  • 6. CALLS PUTS Long Calls Purchased for a premium Own right to buy Short Puts Sold for a premium Obligated to buy Short Calls Sold for a premium Obligated to sell Long Puts Purchased for a premium Own right to sell
  • 9. The strike price is in the middle
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  • 19. 1 expiring on April 22 at strike of $150 Buy to open AAPL CALL for $7 Owns the right to buy 100 shares of AAPL for $150/ per share at anytime up until April 22nd in exchange for a debit of $7 ($700 total) $(800.00) $(600.00) $(400.00) $(200.00) $- $200.00 $400.00 $600.00 $800.00 $1,000.00 $145.00 $150.00 $155.00 $160.00 $165.00 1 2 3 Strike Price Unlimited gain potential $157 AAPL needs to move more than the extrinsic value purchased Gains begin above $157 $150 Breakeven Price @ Exp 1 Max loss occurs when stock is at or below the strike at expiration (premium paid) STOCK @ $150 OR LOWER MAX RISK 2 When stock moves above strike plus premium paid STOCK @ $157 BREAKEVEN 3 Unlimited gain potential when stock moves above breakeven STOCK ABOVE $157 MAX GAIN Long Equity Calls
  • 20. $(1,000.00) $(800.00) $(600.00) $(400.00) $(200.00) $- $200.00 $400.00 $600.00 $800.00 $145.00 $150.00 $155.00 $160.00 $165.00 1 expiring on April 22 at strike of $150 Sell to open AAPL CALL for $7 Obligated to sell 100 shares of AAPL for $150/ per share at the buyer’s discretion at anytime up until April 22nd in exchange for a credit of $7 ($700 total) 1 2 3 Strike Price Limited gain potential $157 AAPL needs to remain at strike or move lower $150 Breakeven Price @ Exp 1 Max loss is unlimited, losses begin when stock is above $157 STOCK ABOVE $157 MAX RISK 2 When stock moves above strike plus premium paid STOCK @ $157 BREAKEVEN 3 Limited gain potential when stock remains at strike or moves lower (premium received) STOCK @ $150 OR LOWER MAX GAIN Short Equity Calls Unlimited loss potential Losses begin above $157
  • 21. 1 expiring on April 22 at strike of $150 AAPL CALL for $7 Equity Calls Expiration Day $140 $145 $150 $155 $160 $165 $170 $175 $180 $185 $150 Trade Placed $157 Breakeven 30 day timeframe to be profitable Strike Price LONG CALL PURCHASER SHORT CALL WRITER AAPL @ $150, Trade Placed Buy to open 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $7 Sell to open 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $7 Premium Received: + $7 ($700 total) Bullish $165 price target 30 day timeframe Neutral - Bearish $150 price target 30 day timeframe Premium Paid: - $7 ($700 total)
  • 22. 1 expiring on April 22 at strike of $150 AAPL CALL for $17 Equity Calls Expiration Day $140 $145 $150 $155 $160 $165 $170 $175 $180 $185 $150 Trade Placed $157 Breakeven 30 day timeframe to be profitable Strike Price LONG CALL PURCHASER SHORT CALL WRITER AAPL @ $150, Trade Placed Buy to open 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $7 Sell to open 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $7 Premium Received: + $7 ($700 total) Bullish $165 price target 30 day timeframe Neutral - Bearish $150 price target 30 day timeframe Premium Paid: - $7 ($700 total) Day 15 AAPL @ $165, Trade Placed Sell to close 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $17 Premium Received: + $17 ($1700 total) GAIN of $10 per share ($1000 total) Buy to close 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $17 Premium Paid: - $17 ($1700 total) LOSS of $10 per share ($1000 total)
  • 23. 1 expiring on April 22 at strike of $150 AAPL CALL for $16 Equity Calls Expiration Day $140 $145 $150 $155 $160 $165 $170 $175 $180 $185 $150 Trade Placed $157 Breakeven 30 day timeframe to be profitable Strike Price LONG CALL PURCHASER SHORT CALL WRITER AAPL @ $150, Trade Placed Buy to open 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $7 Sell to open 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $7 Premium Received: + $7 ($700 total) Bullish $165 price target 30 day timeframe Neutral - Bearish $150 price target 30 day timeframe Premium Paid: - $7 ($700 total) AAPL @ $166, Trade Placed Sell to close 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $16 Premium Received: + $16 ($1600 total) GAIN of $9 per share ($900 total) Buy to close 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $16 Premium Paid: - $16 ($1600 total) LOSS of $9 per share ($900 total)
  • 24. 1 expiring on April 22 at strike of $150 AAPL CALL for $5 Equity Calls Expiration Day $140 $145 $150 $155 $160 $165 $170 $175 $180 $185 $150 Trade Placed $157 Breakeven 30 day timeframe to be profitable Strike Price LONG CALL PURCHASER SHORT CALL WRITER AAPL @ $150, Trade Placed Buy to open 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $7 Sell to open 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $7 Premium Received: + $7 ($700 total) Bullish $165 price target 30 day timeframe Neutral - Bearish $150 price target 30 day timeframe Premium Paid: - $7 ($700 total) AAPL @ $150, Trade Placed Sell to close 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $5 Premium Received: + $5 ($500 total) GAIN of $2 per share ($200 total) Buy to close 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $5 Premium Paid: - $5 ($500 total) LOSS of $2 per share ($200 total) Day 15
  • 25. 1 expiring on April 22 at strike of $150 AAPL CALL for $0 Equity Calls Expiration Day $140 $145 $150 $155 $160 $165 $170 $175 $180 $185 $150 Trade Placed $157 Breakeven 30 day timeframe to be profitable Strike Price LONG CALL PURCHASER SHORT CALL WRITER AAPL @ $150, Trade Placed Buy to open 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $7 Sell to open 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $7 Premium Received: + $7 ($700 total) Bullish $165 price target 30 day timeframe Neutral - Bearish $150 price target 30 day timeframe Premium Paid: - $7 ($700 total) AAPL @ $145, Trade Placed Cannot close option Expires Worthless GAIN of $7 per share ($700 total) Cannot close option Expires Worthless LOSS of $7 per share ($700 total)
  • 26. $(800.00) $(600.00) $(400.00) $(200.00) $- $200.00 $400.00 $600.00 $800.00 $1,000.00 $135.00 $140.00 $145.00 $150.00 $155.00 1 expiring on April 22 at strike of $150 Buy to open AAPL PUT for $7 Owns the right to sell 100 shares of AAPL for $150/ per share at anytime up until April 22nd in exchange for a debit of $7 ($700 total) 2 3 Strike Price Substantial gain potential $143 Gains begin below $143 $150 Breakeven Price @ Exp 1 Max loss occurs when stock is at or above the strike at expiration (premium paid) STOCK @ $150 OR HIGHER MAX RISK 2 When stock moves below strike minus premium paid STOCK @ $143 BREAKEVEN 3 Substantial gain potential when stock moves below breakeven STOCK BELOW $143 MAX GAIN Long Equity Puts 1 AAPL needs to move more than extrinsic value purchased
  • 27. $(1,000.00) $(800.00) $(600.00) $(400.00) $(200.00) $- $200.00 $400.00 $600.00 $800.00 $135.00 $140.00 $145.00 $150.00 $155.00 1 expiring on April 22 at strike of $150 Sell to open AAPL PUT for $7 Obligated to purchase 100 shares of AAPL for $150/ per share at the buyer’s discretion at anytime up until April 22nd in exchange for a credit of $7 ($700 total) 2 Strike Price Substantial loss potential $143 Losses begin below $143 $150 Breakeven Price @ Exp 1 Loss begins when stock is at or below the breakeven, max loss occurs if the stock reaches $0 STOCK BELOW $143 MAX RISK 2 When stock moves below strike minus premium paid STOCK @ $143 BREAKEVEN 3 Limited gain potential when stock moves above breakeven (premium received) STOCK @ $150 OR HIGHER MAX GAIN Short Equity Puts 1 AAPL needs to remain at strike or move higher 3
  • 28. 1 expiring on April 22 at strike of $150 AAPL PUT for $7 Equity Puts Expiration Day $125 $130 $135 $140 $145 $150 $155 $160 $165 $170 $150 Trade Placed $143 Breakeven 30 day timeframe to be profitable Strike Price LONG PUT PURCHASER SHORT PUT WRITER AAPL @ $150, Trade Placed Buy to open 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Put @ $7 Sell to open 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Put @ $7 Premium Received: + $7 ($700 total) Bearish $135 price target 30 day timeframe Neutral - Bullish $155 price target 30 day timeframe Premium Paid: - $7 ($700 total)
  • 29. 1 expiring on April 22 at strike of $150 AAPL PUT for $7 Equity Puts Expiration Day $125 $130 $135 $140 $145 $150 $155 $160 $165 $170 $150 Trade Placed $143 Breakeven 30 day timeframe to be profitable Strike Price LONG PUT PURCHASER SHORT PUT WRITER AAPL @ $150, Trade Placed Buy to open 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Put @ $7 Sell to open 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Put @ $7 Premium Received: + $7 ($700 total) Bearish $135 price target 30 day timeframe Neutral - Bullish $155 price target 30 day timeframe Premium Paid: - $7 ($700 total) AAPL @ $140, Trade Placed Sell to close 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $11 GAIN of $4 per share ($400 total) Buy to close 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $11 LOSS of $4 per share ($400 total) Day 15 Premium Received: + $11 ($1100 total) Premium Paid: - $11 ($1100 total)
  • 30. 1 expiring on April 22 at strike of $150 AAPL PUT for $7 Equity Puts Expiration Day $125 $130 $135 $140 $145 $150 $155 $160 $165 $170 $150 Trade Placed $143 Breakeven 30 day timeframe to be profitable Strike Price LONG PUT PURCHASER SHORT PUT WRITER AAPL @ $150, Trade Placed Buy to open 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Put @ $7 Sell to open 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Put @ $7 Premium Received: + $7 ($700 total) Bearish $135 price target 30 day timeframe Neutral - Bullish $155 price target 30 day timeframe Premium Paid: - $7 ($700 total) AAPL @ $135, Trade Placed Sell to close 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $15 GAIN of $8 per share ($800 total) Buy to close 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $15 LOSS of $8 per share ($800 total) Premium Received: + $15 ($1100 total) Premium Paid: - $15 ($1100 total)
  • 31. 1 expiring on April 22 at strike of $150 AAPL PUT for $9 Equity Puts Expiration Day $125 $130 $135 $140 $145 $150 $155 $160 $165 $170 $150 Trade Placed $143 Breakeven 30 day timeframe to be profitable Strike Price LONG PUT PURCHASER SHORT PUT WRITER AAPL @ $150, Trade Placed Buy to open 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Put @ $7 Sell to open 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Put @ $7 Premium Received: + $7 ($700 total) Bearish $135 price target 30 day timeframe Neutral - Bullish $155 price target 30 day timeframe Premium Paid: - $7 ($700 total) AAPL @ $143, Trade Placed Sell to close 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $9 GAIN of $2 per share ($200 total) Buy to close 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $9 LOSS of $2 per share ($200 total) Day 15 Premium Received: + $9 ($900 total) Premium Paid: - $9 ($900 total)
  • 32. 1 expiring on April 22 at strike of $150 AAPL PUT for $7 Equity Puts Expiration Day $125 $130 $135 $140 $145 $150 $155 $160 $165 $170 $150 Trade Placed $143 Breakeven 30 day timeframe to be profitable Strike Price LONG PUT PURCHASER SHORT PUT WRITER AAPL @ $150, Trade Placed Buy to open 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Put @ $7 Sell to open 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Put @ $7 Premium Received: + $7 ($700 total) Bearish $135 price target 30 day timeframe Neutral - Bullish $155 price target 30 day timeframe Premium Paid: - $7 ($700 total) AAPL @ $143, Trade Placed Sell to close 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $7 BREAKEVEN Buy to close 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Call @ $7 Premium Received: + $7 ($700 total) Premium Paid: - $7 ($700 total) BREAKEVEN
  • 33. 1 expiring on April 22 at strike of $150 AAPL PUT for $0 Equity Puts Expiration Day $125 $130 $135 $140 $145 $150 $155 $160 $165 $170 $150 Trade Placed $143 Breakeven 30 day timeframe to be profitable Strike Price LONG PUT PURCHASER SHORT PUT WRITER AAPL @ $150, Trade Placed Buy to open 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Put @ $7 Sell to open 1 AAPL $150 April 22 Put @ $7 Premium Received: + $7 ($700 total) Bearish $135 price target 30 day timeframe Neutral - Bullish $155 price target 30 day timeframe Premium Paid: - $7 ($700 total) AAPL @ $154, Trade Placed Cannot close option GAIN of $7 per share ($700 total) Cannot close option LOSS of $7 per share ($700 total) Expires Worthless Expires Worthless
  • 34. Sold for a premium Obligated to buy underlying Time decay is positive Profits from neutral & upward movement CALLS Short Puts Long Calls PUTS Option expires and keep maximum credit GOAL Purchased for a premium Right to buy underlying Time decay is negative Profits from sharp upward movement Long Calls Stock rallies more than premium paid GOAL Long Calls Purchased for a premium Right to sell underlying Time decay is negative Profits from sharp downward movement Long Puts Stock declines more than premium paid GOAL Sold for a premium Obligated to sell underlying Time decay is positive Profits from neutral & downward movement Short Calls Option expires and keep maximum credit GOAL
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