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binom

Gives the option value using binomial option valuation

Usage

binom [-s STRIKE] [-p] [-e] [-x] [--plot] [-v VOLATILITY]

Parameters

NameDescriptionDefaultOptionalChoices
strikeStrike price for option shown0TrueNone
putValue a put instead of a callFalseTrueNone
europeValue a European option instead of an American oneFalseTrueNone
exportExport an excel spreadsheet with binomial pricing dataFalseTrueNone
plotPlot expected ending valuesFalseTrueNone
volatilityUnderlying asset annualized volatility. Historical volatility used if not supplied.NoneTrueNone

Examples

2022 Feb 16, 08:40 (🦋) /stocks/options/ $ binom -s 3100 -e --plot

AMZN call at $3100.00 expiring on 2022-03-25 is worth $136.85

2022 Feb 16, 08:41 (🦋) /stocks/options/ $ binom -s 3500 -p --plot

AMZN put at $3500.00 expiring on 2022-03-25 is worth $389.72

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