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Does an ITM Call Option Always Guarantee a Net Profit for the Buyer?

No, an ITM Call option does not guarantee a net profit. While it has positive intrinsic value, the buyer must first recover the premium paid for the option.

The option is only profitable if the intrinsic value at expiration exceeds the initial premium paid. The breakeven point must be surpassed.

Is Variation Margin Always Paid in Cash, or Can It Be Paid in Other Assets?
Why Is Delta Always between 0 and 1 for a Call Option?
Does the Margin Requirement Ever Exceed the Potential Loss?
What Is the Concept of “Extrinsic Value” and How Does It Relate to ITM Options?