The stock price rises above your strike price plus the premium you paid (the Breakeven ).

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Stock XYZ is at $100. You buy a $105 Call for $2. If XYZ hits $110, your option is worth at least $5. You turned $2 into $5 (a 150% gain), while the stock only moved 10%. 3. Selling Call Options (Bearish/Neutral)

Limited to the premium you paid. If the stock doesn’t reach the strike price by expiration, the option expires worthless, and you lose 100% of your investment.

High IV makes options more expensive. Buying when IV is low and selling when IV is high is a common strategy. 5. Steps to Trade

If the stock skyrockets, you are obligated to sell the shares at the strike price, missing out on all gains above that level.

Most brokers require a brief application to "unlock" options trading levels.

Buying And Selling Call Options -

The stock price rises above your strike price plus the premium you paid (the Breakeven ).

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Stock XYZ is at $100. You buy a $105 Call for $2. If XYZ hits $110, your option is worth at least $5. You turned $2 into $5 (a 150% gain), while the stock only moved 10%. 3. Selling Call Options (Bearish/Neutral) The stock price rises above your strike price

Limited to the premium you paid. If the stock doesn’t reach the strike price by expiration, the option expires worthless, and you lose 100% of your investment. Learn more Stock XYZ is at $100

High IV makes options more expensive. Buying when IV is low and selling when IV is high is a common strategy. 5. Steps to Trade

If the stock skyrockets, you are obligated to sell the shares at the strike price, missing out on all gains above that level.

Most brokers require a brief application to "unlock" options trading levels.