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What Is the Maximum Intrinsic Value of a Put Option?

The maximum intrinsic value of a put option is capped at the strike price. Intrinsic value is calculated as (Strike Price – Underlying Price).

Since the underlying asset's price cannot fall below zero, the maximum intrinsic value is reached when the underlying price is zero, making the value equal to the strike price.

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