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At-The-Money (ATM)

Strike price equals current stock price

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What is At-The-Money (ATM)?

At-The-Money (ATM) An option whose strike price is equal to (or very close to) the current price of the underlying asset. ATM options have the highest time value and typically a delta around 0.50.

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An option whose strike price is equal to (or very close to) the current price of the underlying asset. ATM options have the highest time value and typically a delta around 0.50.

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AAPL trades at $150. The $150 strike call is at-the-money.

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