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How are option prices determined?

Options prices are determined by six main inputs.

1.  The Price of the Underlying Asset

2.  Type (Put or Call)

3.  Strike Price

4.  Expiration Date

5.  Implied Volatility

6.  Interest rates

7.  Expected Dividends

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