Refers to an option where the futures price has exceeded the strike price on which it is based. An option to buy December heating oil at 60cts/gal is “in the money” when December heating oil futures move above 60cts/gal. A put option for 60cts/gal would be “in the money” if the futures price is under the 60cts/gal strike price.
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