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How Is the Intrinsic Value Calculated for a Put Option?

The greater of zero or (Strike Price - Underlying Market Price).
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How Is the Intrinsic Value Calculated for a Put Option?

The intrinsic value for a put option is calculated as the greater of zero or the strike price minus the underlying asset's current market price. If the result is zero or negative (i.e. the option is OTM or ATM), the intrinsic value is zero.

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