Learn what a call option is, how it works, and strategies for trading options to maximize profit potential.

What Is a Call Option? A call option is a contract that gives the buyer of the option the right to purchase a security, such as a specific stock, at a specific price (referred to as the strike price).

The Greeks (which include delta, gamma, theta, vega, and rho) provide a way to measure the sensitivity of an option's price to quantifiable factors. Here's what you should know before you start ...

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