What happens to premium collected when sold put/call is closed...?

Discussion in 'Options' started by danjuma, Apr 14, 2016.

  1. danjuma

    danjuma

    Hello,
    If I sold (sell to open) a put or call, and then close the trade (buy to close) before expiration, what happens to the premium already credited to me? In other words, what will be my actual profit/loss if I closed the trade before expiration either for a profit or loss? Many thanks
     
  2. OptionGuru

    OptionGuru


    Math 101

    Premium Collected - Debit Paid - Commissions = Profit/Loss




    :)
     
  3. danjuma

    danjuma

    So, sold put 5 contracts and collected $399.57 (500 x $0.81 - comm $5.43) in premium. Decided to buy to close the put 5 contracts at premium $0.88 with comm $5.43, so pay $445.43 (500 x $0.88 + comm $5.43). So my PnL = 399.57 - 445.43 = -$45.86, and i have no further obligations with regards to that contract. Am I correct?
     
  4. OptionGuru

    OptionGuru


    Yes ..... Once the trade is closed you have no further obligations.


    :)
     
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  5. danjuma

    danjuma

    Many thanks :D