Call Option Profit Calculator
Simulate the profit or loss of a long call option position.
How Call Options Work
Buying a Call Option gives you the right (but not the obligation) to buy a stock at a specific price (Strike Price) by a certain date. You profit if the stock price rises significantly above the Strike Price plus the Premium you paid.
The Formula
Cost = Premium × 100 × Contracts
Value = Max(Stock - Strike, 0) × 100 × Contracts
Profit = Value - Cost
Break-Even Point
To make money, the stock must rise above:
Strike Price + Premium
Example: Strike $100 + Premium $2 = Break-Even $102.
Risk Profile
- Max Loss: LimitedYou can only lose the premium you paid. Even if the stock goes to $0, you just lose your initial investment.
- Max Gain: UnlimitedTheoretically, a stock price can rise infinitely. Your profit grows dollar-for-dollar with the stock once past the break-even point.
Scenarios
Stock Rises (Bullish)
If stock is $150 and strike is $140, option is worth $10. If you paid $2, you made $8 profit (400% ROI).
Stock Stays Flat (Neutral)
Time decay (Theta) eats away at your premium. If the stock doesn't move before expiration, you likely lose your entire premium.
Call Option Profit Formula
To calculate your total profit at expiration, you must first determine if the stock is above your strike price. If it is, you subtract the premium you paid, and multiply by 100 (since each contract represents 100 shares).
Manual Step: Finding Profit on an Apple Call
Suppose you buy 1 Call Option for AAPL with a $150 Strike Price. The premium costs $5.00. At expiration, AAPL is trading at $165.
Frequently Asked Questions
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