Options Glossary

Glossary: Premium

Last Updated: July 12, 2015

Glossary

Premium

What Does Premium Mean in Options Trading?

The premium is the price of an option contract. This amount must be paid to the seller (option writer) when the rights under the option contract are exercised. The premium expires at a specific expiry date of an option contract. It consists of an intrinsic value and time value.

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