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FEATURED · BASICS · AUG 13, 2026

Can an Option Be in the Money and Still Lose Money?

An option can be in the money and still lose money: intrinsic value is often smaller than the premium paid. Here is the math on four ways it happens.

Leon Moyer
11 min read
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