out of the money
Definition
A call option whose strike price is higher than the market price of the underlying security, or a put option whose strike price is lower than the market price of the underlying security.
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Related Terms
at the money, in the money, close to the money, deep in the money, deep out of the money
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out-of-the-money option, in-the-money option, underwater option, at-the-money option, collar agreement
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