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Lookback option, floating strike

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The floating strike lookback call gives the owner the right to buy the underlying at the lowest price of the underlying that was observed during the options lifetime . The floating strike lookback put gives the owner the right to sell the underlying at the highest price.

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Value of the floating strike lookback call option at expiration
Value of the floating strike lookback put option at expiration
T Expiration date
Value of the underlying asset at time=t
Value of the underlying asset at expiration

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