Explain the Concept of ‘Moneyness’ Relative to the Strike Price.
Moneyness is a term used to describe the relationship between the underlying asset's current market price and the option's strike price. It is categorized into three states: in-the-money (ITM), at-the-money (ATM), and out-of-the-money (OTM).
Moneyness determines the option's intrinsic value and is a primary factor in the option's overall premium. The degree of moneyness is critical for traders assessing the risk and potential reward of a position.
Glossar
Intrinsic Value
Valuation ⎊ This represents the in-the-money amount of an option, calculated as the difference between the spot price and the strike price, if positive, otherwise zero.
Moneyness
Concept ⎊ Moneyness describes the intrinsic value relationship between an option's strike price and the current market price of the underlying asset, categorizing options as in-the-money, at-the-money, or out-of-the-money.