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Jan 26, 2021
11:15:30pm

Heath Squashwell All-American

Options expire at the end of the day on the expiration day

That’s 4:00 eastern time usually on Fridays.

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Heath Squashwell

Previous username: Barrio Coug
Bio page: Heath Squashwell
Joined: Dec 31, 2015
Last login: May 2, 2024
Total posts: 11,587 (58 FO)

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Time

Can someone walk me through this on buying a call option?

volleyjiver

1/26/21 11:11pm

The option prices don't change when the market is closed.

JuicyJam

1/26/21 11:13pm

Right, which means you can't buy options after hours, correct?

volleyjiver

1/26/21 11:18pm

Correct. At open I expect the premium on that $85 strike will be >$120

JuicyJam

1/26/21 11:21pm

Exactly what I was thinking. Thanks.

volleyjiver

1/26/21 11:25pm

Options expire at the end of the day on the expiration day

Heath Squashwell

1/26/21 11:15pm

So, it's the market price of the stock at close on Friday that matters?

volleyjiver

1/26/21 11:22pm

Yes. And most places will automatically exercise options that expire in the money.

zsmooth

1/26/21 11:28pm

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WP17

1/27/21 12:33pm

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