The pre-agreed price at which an option can be exercised.
For a call, strike is the buy price; for a put, strike is the sell price. "In-the-money" (ITM): strike is favorable to current price. "Out-of-the-money" (OTM): strike is unfavorable. "At-the-money" (ATM): strike near current price.
The pre-agreed price at which an option can be exercised. For a call, strike is the buy price; for a put, strike is the sell price. "In-the-money" (ITM): strike is favorable to current price. "Out-of-the-money" (OTM): strike is unfavorable. "At-the-money" (ATM): strike near current price.
In derivatives, Strike Price is one of the building blocks investors use to compare opportunities and assess risk. Understanding it helps you read research notes, earnings reports, and market commentary without getting lost in jargon.
For a call, strike is the buy price; for a put, strike is the sell price. "In-the-money" (ITM): strike is favorable to current price.
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