Black Scholes Model Calculator
Calculate the theoretical price of European call and put options using the Black-Scholes model.
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How to use this tool?
This calculator computes the theoretical price of European call and put options using the Black-Scholes model with dividends.
- Enter the required inputs:
- Current Stock Price (S): The current market price of the underlying stock (e.g., 100).
- Strike Price (K): The option's exercise price (e.g., 105).
- Time to Expiration (years): Time until option expiry in years (e.g., 1 for one year, 0.5 for six months).
- Risk-Free Rate (%): Annual risk-free interest rate as a percentage (e.g., 5 for 5%).
- Volatility (%): Annual standard deviation of stock returns as a percentage (e.g., 20 for 20%).
- Dividend Yield (%): Annual dividend yield as a percentage (default is 0).
- Click "Calculate". The button will process all inputs.
- View results:
- Call Option Price (green) and Put Option Price (red) are displayed.
- A Formula Breakdown section shows the calculated d1, d2, and the formulas used.
Notes:
- All input fields must be filled with valid positive numbers (except risk-free rate, which can be zero).
- Time to expiration must be in years (use decimals for partial years).
- Percentages are entered as whole numbers (e.g., 20 for 20%).
- If an error occurs, a red message will appear below the button.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Black-Scholes model is a mathematical model for pricing European-style options, assuming constant volatility and interest rates.
Current stock price, strike price, time to expiration, risk-free rate, volatility, and dividend yield.
No, the Black-Scholes model is designed for European options that cannot be exercised early.