Option Price

Definition

The Option Price indicator uses the Black-Scholes model formula. This mathematical equation estimates the theoretical value of derivatives other investment instruments, taking into account the impact of time and other risk factors.
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The Option Price indicator plots the option's theoretical value which is based on the asset's price series. The indicator requires the option data to be specified in the Input values (asset type, expiration month, expiration year, strike price, etc). Delta shows the expected risk of option price movement which is based on price changes in the underlying asset.

When applied to a chart, this indicator displays one plot in a separate subchart from the main data series.

Default Inputs

MyAssetType sets the type of asset (1=stock, 2=stock w/divident, 3=future, 4=currencies), 0 by default.

ExpMonth_MM sets the month (1-12) the option expires, 0 by default.

ExpYear_YYYY sets the year the option expires, 0 by default.

StrikePr sets the option strike price, 0 by default.

Rate100 sets the risk free interest rate, 0 by default.

Volty100 sets the annualized volatility value, 0 by default.

PutCall sets the option type (Put=2, Call=3), put by default.