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function calculateLongCallOption() {
var currentStockPrice = parseFloat(document.getElementById("currentStockPrice").value);
var strikePrice = parseFloat(document.getElementById("strikePrice").value);
var premiumPerShare = parseFloat(document.getElementById("premiumPerShare").value);
var numberOfContracts = parseInt(document.getElementById("numberOfContracts").value);
var targetStockPrice = parseFloat(document.getElementById("targetStockPrice").value);
// Input validation
if (isNaN(currentStockPrice) || currentStockPrice <= 0 ||
isNaN(strikePrice) || strikePrice <= 0 ||
isNaN(premiumPerShare) || premiumPerShare <= 0 ||
isNaN(numberOfContracts) || numberOfContracts <= 0 ||
isNaN(targetStockPrice) || targetStockPrice <= 0) {
alert("Please enter valid positive numbers for all fields.");
return;
}
var sharesPerContract = 100;
// Calculations
var totalPremiumPaid = premiumPerShare * numberOfContracts * sharesPerContract;
var breakevenPrice = strikePrice + premiumPerShare;
var maxLoss = totalPremiumPaid; // Max loss is always the premium paid
var profitLossAtTarget = 0;
if (targetStockPrice 0) {
profitLossElement.classList.add('positive');
} else if (profitLossAtTarget < 0) {
profitLossElement.classList.add('negative');
}
document.getElementById("results").style.display = "block"; // Show results section
}
Long Call Option Calculator
Total Premium Paid:
Breakeven Price:
Maximum Loss:
Profit/Loss at Target Price:
Understanding the Long Call Option Strategy
A long call option is a bullish options strategy where an investor buys a call option, giving them the right, but not the obligation, to purchase an underlying asset (like a stock) at a specified price (the strike price) on or before a certain date (the expiration date). The investor pays a premium for this right.
When to Use a Long Call Option
This strategy is typically employed when an investor anticipates a significant increase in the price of the underlying asset. It offers a way to profit from an upward movement with a limited downside risk, making it an attractive alternative to buying the stock outright, especially when capital is limited.
Key Components:
- Underlying Asset: The stock, ETF, or other security on which the option is based.
- Strike Price: The predetermined price at which the option holder can buy the underlying asset.
- Premium: The cost paid by the buyer to the seller for the option contract. This is the maximum potential loss for the buyer.
- Expiration Date: The last day the option can be exercised.
- Number of Contracts: Each standard option contract typically represents 100 shares of the underlying asset.
Profit and Loss Profile:
- Maximum Profit: Theoretically unlimited. As the underlying stock price rises above the strike price, the profit increases.
- Maximum Loss: Limited to the premium paid for the option. This occurs if the stock price is at or below the strike price at expiration.
- Breakeven Point: The stock price at which the investor neither makes a profit nor incurs a loss. It is calculated as:
Strike Price + Premium Per Share.
How the Calculator Works:
Our Long Call Option Calculator helps you quickly determine the potential outcomes of your trade. Simply input the following details:
- Current Stock Price: The current market price of the stock.
- Strike Price: The price at which you can buy the stock if you exercise the option.
- Premium Per Share: The cost you pay for one share's worth of the option. Remember, one contract is 100 shares.
- Number of Contracts: The total number of option contracts you plan to buy.
- Target Stock Price at Expiration: An estimated price you believe the stock will reach by the expiration date, allowing you to see a hypothetical profit or loss.
The calculator will then provide you with the total premium paid, your breakeven price, your maximum potential loss, and the estimated profit or loss if the stock reaches your target price.
Example Scenario:
Let's say you believe XYZ stock, currently trading at $100, will rise significantly. You decide to buy 1 call option contract with a strike price of $105 and a premium of $2.50 per share. You anticipate the stock reaching $115 by expiration.
- Current Stock Price: $100
- Strike Price: $105
- Premium Per Share: $2.50
- Number of Contracts: 1
- Target Stock Price at Expiration: $115
Using the calculator:
- Total Premium Paid: $2.50 * 100 shares * 1 contract = $250
- Breakeven Price: $105 (Strike) + $2.50 (Premium) = $107.50
- Maximum Loss: $250 (Total Premium Paid)
- Profit/Loss at Target Price ($115): ($115 – $105) * 100 shares * 1 contract – $250 = $1000 – $250 = $750 Profit
This example demonstrates how a relatively small investment (the premium) can lead to significant profits if the stock moves in the anticipated direction, while limiting your downside risk.