Call Options: This gives the buyer the right to buy an asset at a specific price (strike price) before the option expires.
Options trading is a type of financial trading that involves buying and selling options contracts, which give investors the right (but not the obligation) to buy or sell an underlying asset (like stocks) at a predetermined price before a specific expiration date.
Call Options: This gives the buyer the right to buy an asset at a specific price (strike price) before the option expires.
Put Options: This gives the buyer the right to sell an asset at a specific price before the option expires.
Strike Price: The price at which the underlying asset can be bought or sold when the option is exercised. Expiration Date: The date on which the option expires, after which it becomes worthless. Premium: The price paid for the option contract.
In-the-money: When the option would lead to a profitable transaction if exercised immediately.
Out-of-the-money: When exercising the option would lead to a loss.
Buying a Call Option: If you believe the price of a stock will rise, you can buy a call option to lock in a purchase price at the current level.
Buying a Put Option: If you think the price of a stock will fall, you can buy a put option to lock in a selling price at the current level.
Selling Options: You can also sell options, collecting the premium in exchange for taking on the obligation to buy or sell the asset if the option is exercised.
Leverage: Options allow traders to control a larger amount of an asset for a smaller initial investment.
Hedging: Investors can use options to hedge against potential losses in other investments.
Income Generation: Traders can sell options to earn premiums as a way of generating additional income.
Options can be very risky, as they can expire worthless, resulting in a loss of the premium paid. On the other hand, they also provide potential for significant returns, especially when leveraged.
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