Options Break-even Calculator
Compute exact break-even target prices at expiration for basic call and put options.
Calculation Parameters
Specify your inputs below.
Calculated Result
Expert Tip
To reach profitability, call buyers need the stock price to trade above the call break-even, while put buyers need it below the put break-even.
How this Calculator Works
Determines target prices by adding premiums to the strike for calls, and subtracting premiums from the strike for puts.
Formula & Methodology
Step-by-Step Calculation Example
Here is a step-by-step example showing how the calculations are performed:
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โน๏ธ About this Calculation
This derivatives and options pricing calculator evaluates theoretical option premiums, implied volatility (IV), option Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega, Rho), multi-leg strategy risk profiles, and futures margin requirements using Black-Scholes and Cox-Ross-Rubinstein binomial models.
Variable Glossary
Option Parameters
Underlying stock price (S), strike price (K), expiration days (T), volatility (ฯ %), and risk-free interest rate (r %).
Greeks & Premium
Theoretical Call/Put price ($), Delta sensitivity (ฮ), Theta daily decay (ฮ), and maximum profit/loss boundaries.
How to Calculate Step-by-Step
Step 1
Input current asset price, option contract strike price, and target expiration date.
Step 2
Specify implied or historical volatility percentage, dividend yield %, and risk-free treasury yield.
Step 3
Review calculated fair value option price, Greek risk sensitivities, break-even stock price, and payoff diagram matrix.