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Options

August 22, 2026 · Aditya Gupta

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Options are contracts giving the holder the right (not obligation) to buy (call) or sell (put) an underlying asset at a specified strike price by an expiration date. Each contract typically represents 100 shares. Options can be used for hedging (insurance against losses), income generation (covered calls), or speculation (leveraged directional bets). Options are inherently complex and risky — most retail option traders lose money. Common strategies: covered calls (sell calls against owned stock for income), cash-secured puts (sell puts to potentially buy stock cheaper), protective puts (buy puts as insurance). Avoid naked options selling without deep knowledge.

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