OPTION BUYING VS SELLING
OPTION BUYING VS SELLING
Option
Buying
You pay a premium to buy an option.
You have limited
risk (only the premium paid).
You have unlimited
profit potential.
You are hoping
the market moves strongly in your favour.
Example:
You buy a Call Option if you think the stock will go up.
Option
Selling
You receive a premium when you sell an
option.
You
have limited profit (only the
premium you received).
You
have unlimited risk (if the market
moves against you).
You are
hoping the market stays stable or moves
slowly.
Example: You sell a Call Option if you
think the stock will stay flat or go down.
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