"Mastering Options: Breakeven Points Simplified"

The article explains the breakeven point in options trading, which is the price at which the buyer neither profits nor loses, calculated as "Strike Price + Premium Paid" for call options and "Strike Price - Premium Paid" for put options, with examples provided for clarity.


The breakeven point in options trading is the price at which the buyer of the option neither makes a profit nor incurs a loss. It depends on the type of option (call or put) and can be calculated using the formulas below:
Type of Option Formula Explanation
Call Option Strike Price + Premium Paid The breakeven point for a call option is the strike price plus the premium paid. This is the price at which the buyer starts making a profit.
Put Option Strike Price - Premium Paid The breakeven point for a put option is the strike price minus the premium paid. This is the price at which the buyer starts making a profit.
Example: If you purchase a call option with a strike price of $100 and pay a premium of $5, the breakeven point will be $105 (Strike Price + Premium Paid). Similarly, if you purchase a put option with a strike price of $100 and pay a premium of $5, the breakeven point will be $95 (Strike Price - Premium Paid).


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