Basics of Options Trading FAQs

What will happen when an option expires out of money ?

Two scenarios are possible:

  1. When the Call Option is no longer available
  2. The Put Option is no longer available.

A call option expires out-of-the-money:A call options is considered Out of The Money (OTM), if its strike price exceeds the current market price for the underlying instrument. The buyer loses the premium he paid for the contract, while the seller makes a profit.

When a put option expires out-of-the-money: If the strike price is lower than the current market price for the underlying security, a put option is considered Out of The Money (OTM). The buyer loses the premium he paid for the contract, while the seller makes a profit.


What does Assignment in Options mean ?


What is the difference between Options and Futures ?


What are the elements that can change the value of the premium of an Options ?


What are various pricing models for Options ?


How can we calculate the premium paid on Options ?


What does Option Greeks mean and how it is used in Option trading ?


In Options trading ,What is selling \ writing or shorting means ?


How to settle an option that I have bought and paid the premium ?


Do Stock buyers and Options buyers have the same rights ?


In India what is the cycle of contract for Options ?


How the price of an Option is affected by the probability of price movement ?


How are trading stocks different from options ?


What does volume and open interest mean in options ?


What does options market mean ?


What does nifty options and futures mean?


Is it possible to trade in US options from India ?


What are options trading timing in India ?


What is the expiry date of NSE ?


Can I buy or sell of Options in pre - market trading session ?


What does call and put option in bank nifty mean ?