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What are “underwater” stock options?

April 26, 2017stock options underwater

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What are “underwater” stock options?

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When the exercise price (grant price or strike price) is greater than the current market price of the stock, your options are said to be underwater. For example, options granted at $5 a share for a stock currently trading at $2 a share are underwater.