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What does strike mean?
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- Benton Li
Strike (K) is the exercise price/rate specified in an option contract.
For example, Chippy bought an options contract offered by Limacon
Asset | Nuts |
---|---|
Amount | 100 counts |
Strike | $1 |
Maturity | Sep 12, 2023 |
Purchase date | Aug 12, 2023 |
Type | European Call |
On Sep 12, 2023, she exercises her option. The amount she pays is $1 x 100 = $100. And she gets all deez 100 nuts.