MONEYNESS

A derivative relating its strike price to the price of a given asset. It refers to the intrinsic value of an option at present. There are three common forms of moneyness: in the money, out of the money, and at the money When an investor is "in the money," they stand to acquire gains by exercising the option. When an investor is "out of the money," they stand to endure profit losses. When an investor is "at the money," they stand to break even though the option is exercised.