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Options Breakeven Calculator

Find the exact price where your options trade becomes profitable. Calculate CE and PE breakeven points, total premium paid, and live P&L at any spot price.

Find the exact price where your options trade becomes profitable. Calculate CE and PE breakeven points, total premium paid, and live P&L at any spot price.

  • Get an instant result with the exact inputs that matter for this metric.
  • Compare scenarios quickly (best case vs worst case) before taking action.
  • Understand what the output means and how traders/investors use it in practice.
  • Use it for planning and education — no login required.

Options Breakeven Calculator

Option Type

Breakeven Price

₹24,150.00

Strike ₹24,000.00 + Premium ₹150.00

Total Premium Paid

₹7,500.00

₹150.00 × 50 × 1 lots

Distance to Breakeven

₹100.00

0.42% from current spot

Current P&L

₹-5,000.00

Below breakeven

Position on Price Axis

Strike: ₹24,000.00Breakeven: ₹24,150.00Spot: ₹24,050.00

DETAILS

About this Options Breakeven Calculator

This section explains what the calculator does, what goes into the result, and how to interpret the output so you can apply it confidently.

What this tool does

Purpose

This calculator turns a few key inputs into a clear output you can act on — a number that traders and investors commonly use for planning and decision-making.

Use it to compare scenarios quickly and to understand the trade-offs behind the final result.

When it is helpful

  • To sanity-check assumptions before committing money.
  • To compare two or more scenarios side-by-side (conservative vs aggressive).
  • To convert a “feel” into a number you can plan around.
  • To learn what the metric means and how it is used in practice.

How to read the result

Interpretation

Treat the output as a planning number. Small changes in inputs (time, rate, price, quantity, risk, or cashflows) can change the outcome meaningfully — so keep assumptions realistic.

If the tool returns multiple outputs, focus on the ones that drive decisions (e.g., net result, breakeven, or risk-adjusted value), not just the biggest number.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Using overly optimistic return assumptions.
  • Ignoring fees/taxes where they matter.
  • Optimizing precision instead of making a better decision.
  • Treating the result as a prediction instead of a plan.

Example calculations and results

Example 1 (Call breakeven)

CE: Strike ₹24,000, Premium ₹150, Lot size 50, Lots 1, Spot ₹24,050

Breakeven price₹24,150.00
Total premium paid₹7,500.00
Distance to breakeven₹100.00
Current P&L-₹5,000.00

Graphical view

Premium paid
₹7,500
Current P&L
₹5,000
Distance to BE
₹100

Example 2 (Put breakeven)

PE: Strike ₹24,000, Premium ₹120, Lot size 75, Lots 2, Spot ₹23,800

Breakeven price₹23,880.00
Total premium paid₹18,000.00
Distance to breakeven₹80.00
Current P&L+₹12,000.00

Graphical view

Premium paid
₹18,000
Current P&L
₹12,000
Distance to BE
₹80

HOW IT WORKS

Simple steps to get your result

1

Choose CE or PE

Select Call for bullish bets or Put for bearish positions.

2

Enter Strike & Premium

Input the strike price, premium paid per share, lot size, and number of lots.

3

See Breakeven Instantly

Get your exact breakeven price, distance from current spot, and current P&L status.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How is options breakeven calculated?+

For Call (CE): Breakeven = Strike + Premium Paid. For Put (PE): Breakeven = Strike − Premium Paid. This is the price at which you recover your full premium cost at expiry.

Does this include brokerage charges?+

No — this calculator shows intrinsic breakeven only. Add STT (₹0.0625% on sell side), GST, and brokerage to get the exact trading breakeven.

What is a typical Nifty lot size?+

Nifty 50 options have a lot size of 75 shares. BankNifty is 30 shares. FinNifty is 65 shares. These change periodically — check NSE website for current sizes.

What if the premium changes intraday?+

Enter the current premium instead of the paid premium to see the live breakeven at any point during the trading day.

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