can options be exercised before expiration
Â· just now. Report Abuse. American options can be exercised at any time until expiration, and you have to be prepared for that if it happens. But it is unlikely before expiration, because many option buyers just want to make money on the options and don't really want to own the stock. just now. Report Abuse. American options can be exercised at any time until expiration, and you have to be prepared for that if it happens. But it is unlikely before expiration, because many option buyers just want to make money on the options and don't really want to own the stock.