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What is Notional Value?
Notional Value The total underlying value controlled by an options position. For one equity option contract, notional value equals the stock price times 100 shares. A single AAPL option at $150 controls $15,000 of notional value. Understanding notional exposure helps assess the true scale of risk, especially for leveraged positions.
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The total underlying value controlled by an options position. For one equity option contract, notional value equals the stock price times 100 shares. A single AAPL option at $150 controls $15,000 of notional value. Understanding notional exposure helps assess the true scale of risk, especially for leveraged positions.
Example
10 SPY call contracts at $500 have notional value of $500,000 (10 contracts * 100 shares * $500). Your premium might be only $20,000.
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