Learn the basics of options trading, what calls and puts are, how options work, and strategies to hedge or speculate with practical examples for beginners.
Call options grant the right to buy stocks at a set price until expiration; puts allow selling. Options expire worthless if stock doesn't reach breakeven, risking the premium paid. Selling options can ...
Lucas Downey is the co-founder of MoneyFlows, and an Investopedia Academy instructor. Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced financial consultant. She has a demonstrated ...