The primary output For an element with multiple outputs, the output that has the same name as the element. of the Option element (which has the same name as the element) is the current Option Value. Prior to acquisition of an Option, and after exercising an Option, this value is displayed as zero. After acquiring an Option, and up until the point it is exercised, the value is computed based on the Option properties (Strike Price, Number of Units) and the current Unit Value.
In addition, the Option element has a secondary output For an element with multiple outputs, an output that has a different name than the element.:
Exercise. When an Option is exercised, GoldSim outputs a discrete change signal A discrete signal that contains information regarding the response to an event. with an Add instruction named Exercise (identical to the type of output produced by a Discrete Change element An element that generates discrete change signals that can subsequently modify stock elements.). The value is scalar An output consisting of a single value or condition. with dimensions An output attribute for an element that defines the dimensionality (in terms of Length, Time and other fundamental dimensions) of the output. of currency. The value represents the Option Value at the time the Option was exercised. This discrete change output is only emitted if the option's value is positive.