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Definition of 'Underwater'

1. The condition of a call option when its strike price is higher than the market price of the underlying stock.

2. The condition of a put option when its strike price is lower than the market price of the underlying stock.

Also known as "out of the money."

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An underwater option would be worthless if it expired today.

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