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The standard is 100 shares. If you want more than 100 shares, you've got to buy multiple contracts. This has a big advantage: if you own 10 calls that will be profitable if the stock hits $15 per share and the stock hits $16.50, and you think it'll go higher, you can exercise some of the calls to lock in your profit, and hang onto some to try making more money.
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Call option and put option?
A call option allows its purchaser to buy ("call in") stocks at a certain price on a certain date--say, 100 shares of Walmart for $50 on November 1. A put option allows its purchaser to sell ("put") stocks on a certain price for a certain date. The seller of the option has to buy them (in a put) or sell them (in a call) if the option is exercised.
Can the vale of call option be negative?
No. The value of a call option can never be negative. For example, let's say that one has a call option on FOO with a strike price of $30 and the option expires at the end of the day. If the underlying price of FOO shares are below $30, the price of the option will be very near $0 (because no one would pay much for the right to pay for an underwater option), but there is still a chance that the stock will go above $30 (no matter how remote). If the underlying price of FOO shares are at $30, the price of the option will be low, but positive (because there is a chance that the stock will go above $30. If the underlying price of FOO shares are above $30, the price of the option will be slightly higher than the difference between the strike price and the share price (because there is so little time left for changes; however, there will be some time value as suggested in the examples above).
What position in call options is equivalent to a protective put?
An investor who purchases a put option while holding shares of the underlying stock from a previous purchase is employing a "protective put." In other words, you buy a put option on stock you already own.
Is call option and buy option are same or not?
As far as I know there isn't a "buy option," but a call option is an option to buy so I guess you could think of it as a "buy option."
What is the minimum value of a call option?
The minimum value of a call option is zero. Why is that? Because options lose value with time until they expire on their pre-determined expiration date. Upon expiration, if the price of the underlying stock is less than the strike price of the call option, then the call seller gets to keep the premium received, whereas the call buyer has lost all the money paid for the option. For additional education there are many good websites to consult. One site of interest ishttp:/www.safe-options-trading-income.com.
What is the option to sell shares of stock at a specified time in the future called?
It's actually called a call option. I will provide you with a definition I just found for this, and some additional tips on options trading. - - - - - The option to sell shares is a put. The option to buy them is a call.
What is sell a covered call?
A covered call means that you own the underlying stock on the option you are selling. Say you own 100 shares of apple computer. You sell ONE call option which allows the buyer of the option to purchase the underlying 1oo shares of stock at the strike price. If the contract matures, you can then deliver the stock to the option buyer.
How many shares in option contract 100 1000?
100 shares is typical.
How many shares in one option contract?
Usually 100
Call option and put option?
A call option allows its purchaser to buy ("call in") stocks at a certain price on a certain date--say, 100 shares of Walmart for $50 on November 1. A put option allows its purchaser to sell ("put") stocks on a certain price for a certain date. The seller of the option has to buy them (in a put) or sell them (in a call) if the option is exercised.
What is the meaning of Employees stock option plan?
An Employee stock option is a call option on a company's own stock issued as a form of non-cash compensation. A stock option granted to specified employees of a company. ESOPs carry the right, but not the obligation, to buy a certain amount of shares in the company at a predetermined price. When the employees exercise their stock options, shares would be issued and thus, outstanding shares would increase.
What is a naked call option strategy?
A naked call option strategy is one in which an investor writes/sells a call contract without owning the underlying securities. This strategy is sometimes referred to as uncovered call writing or a short call and is much riskier than the covered call alternative. The risk is that by writing the contract you are promising the buyer of the contract the right to buy shares at the strike price. In a covered call you already own the shares and the buyer of the contract simply takes your shares at the strike price if they are in the money. With an uncovered call or naked call you must buy the shares if the contract is executed regardless of the price. That price in effect could go up dramatically leaving you on the hook for a loss that in a sense is unlimited. Many firms will not even allow for the trading of naked calls and those that do often have strict margin requirements that are involved. The advantage of the naked call strategy is the chance to capture the premium from writing the call without the required investment on the underlying security.
Can the vale of call option be negative?
No. The value of a call option can never be negative. For example, let's say that one has a call option on FOO with a strike price of $30 and the option expires at the end of the day. If the underlying price of FOO shares are below $30, the price of the option will be very near $0 (because no one would pay much for the right to pay for an underwater option), but there is still a chance that the stock will go above $30 (no matter how remote). If the underlying price of FOO shares are at $30, the price of the option will be low, but positive (because there is a chance that the stock will go above $30. If the underlying price of FOO shares are above $30, the price of the option will be slightly higher than the difference between the strike price and the share price (because there is so little time left for changes; however, there will be some time value as suggested in the examples above).
What is forfeited share?
Forfeited shares Shares in a no-liability company which are forfeited (lost) to the previous owner because of non-payment of a call on the shares. Forfeited shares Shares in a no-liability company which are forfeited (lost) to the previous owner because of non-payment of a call on the shares.
What position in call options is equivalent to a protective put?
An investor who purchases a put option while holding shares of the underlying stock from a previous purchase is employing a "protective put." In other words, you buy a put option on stock you already own.
What have investors agreed to when they sign a contract guaranteeing them the option of selling shares of stocks at a specified price in the future?
spot option
What are all the ways to decrease the outstanding shares of a company?
A 'share buy back' is the main option in which a company can reduce the amount of outstanding shares. A company will purchase shares on the open market or work out a deal to buy shares from individual holders, and then retire the shares.
