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How can I exercise my Options if they are ‘underwater’?

  • You may want to forego the decision to exercise options that are underwater. Alternatively,
  • if you analyze the trend of the share in the secondary market and know the market price will appreciate significantly higher than the exercise price in the near future, you could go ahead and exercise your Options.
  • Even if you decide not to exercise your Options because they are underwater, you do not stand to lose.
  • Please reach out to your company representative to get more clarifications.

Updated on March 31, 2021

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