Speculative Value

Speculative value is the portion of an option's price that is based on the expectation of future price moves. It is essentially the time value and volatility component.

It represents the premium paid for the potential gain. If the market does not move as expected, this value can be lost completely.

It is the core reason why option trading can be so profitable or costly. It is the gamble on volatility.

Market Exposure
Account Value
Volatility Premium
Time Value
Loan-To-Value Ratio
Risk Premium
Multiplier
Risk Variance