Options Moneyness & Intrinsic Value Calculator
Determine In-The-Money (ITM), At-The-Money (ATM), and Out-of-The-Money (OTM) status and time value.
How the Calculation Works
Read parameters and compute total exposure: multiply order quantity by contract unit multiplier.
Evaluate terminal return at the selected target price using strict financial mathematical boundary logic.
Deduct upfront capital commitments, taxes, or net debits to produce final net profit or loss realization.
Calculation Formula
- Intrinsic: Immediate tangible value if exercised today
- Time Value: Extrinsic premium representing remaining time until expiry
Example Calculation
Nifty trading at 24,620 with a 24,500 Call option quoting at ₹210 market premium.
Because spot exceeds strike by 120 points, the call has ₹120 in intrinsic value. The remaining ₹90 represents extrinsic time decay value.
Assumptions & Parameters
- Options within ±0.25% of strike are classified as At-The-Money (ATM).
- Time value at contract expiration decays strictly to zero.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does In-The-Money (ITM) mean?
An option is ITM when it possesses positive intrinsic value. For calls, spot > strike; for puts, spot < strike.
What does At-The-Money (ATM) mean?
An option is ATM when the underlying price equals or is exceptionally close to the strike price.
What does Out-of-The-Money (OTM) mean?
An option is OTM when it has zero intrinsic value and consists entirely of extrinsic time value.
Can an option be ITM but still result in a net loss?
Yes. If an ITM option's intrinsic value at expiry is less than the premium originally paid, the trade suffers a net loss.
How is extrinsic time value computed?
Extrinsic value equals the total market option premium minus its calculated intrinsic value.
Why does time value decay towards zero?
As expiration approaches, the probability of further favorable price movement diminishes, causing time value (theta) to decay to zero.