strike price

[straɪk praɪs]
nounpl: strike prices
preço de exercício
1. The predetermined price at which the holder of an option contract can buy (call option) or sell (put option) the underlying asset
The call option has a strike price of $50 per share, allowing the buyer to purchase the stock at that price regardless of its current market value.
A opção de compra tem um preço de exercício de $50 por ação, permitindo ao comprador adquirir a ação nesse preço independentemente do seu valor de mercado atual.
2. In options trading, the fixed price specified in an options contract at which the option holder can exercise their right to buy or sell
If the strike price is below the current market price, the call option is said to be in-the-money.
Se o preço de exercício está abaixo do preço de mercado atual, a opção de compra é dita estar dentro do dinheiro.
Strike price is fundamental terminology in derivatives and options trading, widely used in both US and Brazilian financial markets. In Brazil, the term 'preço de exercício' is the standard translation, though many traders and institutions retain the English term 'strike price' in professional contexts. Understanding strike price is crucial for investors in both English and Portuguese-speaking financial markets.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
exercise pricestriking pricestrikecontract price

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
preço de exercício
Most common term used in Brazilian financial markets and trading
São Paulo
preço de exercício / preço strike
Both terms are used in São Paulo's financial sector; English term is often retained
Rio de Janeiro
preço de exercício
Standard financial terminology used in Rio's markets
Portugal
preço de exercício / preço strike
Portuguese market uses 'preço de exercício' primarily; English term also recognized in professional contexts

Related Words

optioncall optionput optionunderlying assetin-the-moneyout-of-the-moneyexercise

Related Idioms & Phrases

in-the-money
out-of-the-money
at-the-money
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