Call Option Basics: Intrinsic & Time Values Explained

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This discussion focuses on the fundamentals of call options, specifically intrinsic value, time value, and overall option value. In the provided example, with a strike price of $25 and an underlying asset price of $33 at expiration, the intrinsic value is $8, which belongs to the holder of the option. The time value diminishes as expiration approaches and is also attributed to the holder, while the total option value of $8 is held by the holder, not the writer.

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This discussion is beneficial for novice traders, financial analysts, and anyone interested in understanding the basics of call options and their valuation in the stock market.

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Me want to know the exact basics. my example is
If i bought option of 20$ with strike price of 25$ for 3 months at the date of expiry underlying [beep] et is having price of 33$ what are
1) intrinsic value and to whom it will go to holder of option or writer.
2) what is time value to whom it will go holder or writer
3) what is the option value and to whom it belong writer or holder.
please explain those in call option .hopping that my question is complete .
 
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