Do ITM versus OTM versus ATM options make difference here?
Answer
Answer
Let us assume that the current market price of Tata Steel in the spot market is Rs.695/-
Contract
Call Premium
Put Premium
ITM or OTM
November 680 Call
24.00
-
ITM
November 680 Put
-
7.00
OTM
November 720 Call
7.50
-
OTM
November 720 Put
-
28.20
ITM
Date Source: NSE
An In-the-Money (ITM) option is one that has intrinsic value and time value. Take the case of the 680 Call Option on Tata Steel. The Call is currently quoting at Rs.24, of which Rs.15 is explained by the intrinsic value of call option (695-680). The balance Rs.9 is the time value. In case of the 680 put, the intrinsic value is zero and so the entire Rs.7 is explained by time value of money.
Let us come to the 720 strike. The 720 Put is currently quoting at Rs.28.20. Of this Rs.25 is explained by intrinsic value (720-695) and the balance Rs.3.20 is explained by time value of money. In case of the 720 call the entire Rs.7.50 is the time value of money.