What Is the ‘Transaction Cost’ Component of an Option’s Premium?

The transaction cost component is the market maker's estimation of all costs incurred in executing the options trade and the necessary hedges. This includes exchange fees, slippage, market impact, and the cost of funding the hedge (borrowing/lending).

This component is added as a margin to the theoretical option price to ensure profitability.

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