Out Of The Money (OTM) 1. For a call, when an option's strike price is higher than the market price of the underlying asset.
2. For a put, when the strike price is below the market price of the underlying asset. Investopedia Says: Basically, an option that would be worthless if it expired today. Related Terms: At the Money Call Option Currency Option Deep in the Money In the Money Option Put Option Spring Loading Strike Price |