Maximum Payout
Maximum payout is the highest settlement value a contract can produce under its stated terms.
Why it matters to you
Knowing the maximum payout allows traders to compare: price paid with potential settlement value and maximum amount at risk. In a straightforward binary contract settling at either $1 or $0, the maximum settlement value is $1 per contract.
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