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What Are Calls Stocks

What are calls stocks? A call option is a contract that gives the holder the right to buy a security, such as a stock, at a certain price within a certain time period. When you purchase a call option, you are paying for the right to purchase the stock at the agreed-upon price, regardless of […]

What Is A Straddle In Stocks

What is a straddle in stocks? A straddle is an investment strategy where an investor buys both a call option and a put option on the same security with the same expiration date and strike price. This strategy is used when the investor believes that the price of the security will move significantly but does […]

What Are Stocks And Options

A stock is a certificate that represents ownership in a company. When you buy a stock, you become a part of the company and share in its profits (or losses). You can sell your stock at any time, and the price of the stock will go up or down based on how the company is […]

What Does Call Mean In Stocks

When you hear someone talking about a call in stocks, they are referring to a particular type of option contract. An option contract gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a security at a set price within a certain time frame. There are two types of option contracts: a […]

How Do Calls Work Stocks

When you purchase a call option, you are buying the right, but not the obligation, to purchase a security at a specific price (the strike price) within a specific time period (the expiration date).  A call option gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy a security at a specific price (strike […]

How Does A Put Work In Stocks

When you buy a put option, you have the right to sell a particular stock at a set price by a specific date. This gives you a measure of protection in case the stock price falls. For example, if you buy a put option on a stock that is currently trading at $50 per share, […]