Net position

Net position

The value of the position subtracting the initial cost of setting up the position. For example, if 100 options where purchased for $1 each and the option is currently trading for $9, the value of the net position is $900 - $100 = $800.

Net Position

The value of one's investment position, calculated as the position's market value less the initial cost of entering that position. For example, if one spends $10,000 buying a stock and the value of that investment goes to $11,000, the net position is $1,000. See also: Net present value.