Trading

Options

Options give the right (not obligation) to buy (call) or sell (put) a security at a set price by a date. Calls profit when the underlying rises; puts profit when it falls. Used for income, hedging, or speculation. Complex and risky.

Example

Buy call at $100 strike; stock hits $120; exercise or sell option for profit.

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