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Yes, by definition one option trade for puts or calls with extrinsic value is zero-sum as with no other trades, the final settlement price zeros out the extrins
by djoldman 4y ago
Yes, by definition one option trade for puts or calls with extrinsic value is zero-sum as with no other trades, the final settlement price zeros out the extrinsic value.
Many options trades are done in combination with other products, however, which allows for non-zero sum.