Options Puts Calls | Buying Selling

Buying and selling options involves two primary types of contracts: and puts . These allow you to speculate on price movements or protect existing investments with more flexibility than traditional stock trading. 1. The Core Mechanics

: Give the buyer the right to buy an asset at a set price ( strike price ) by a specific date ( expiration ). buying selling options puts calls

: This is the price you pay (as a buyer) or receive (as a seller) for the option. 2. Buying Options (Going "Long") Buying and selling options involves two primary types