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What is the call and put Option?

In options trading, Call and Put are the two basic types of options contracts. Here's a simple explanation:

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🔹 What is a Call Option?

A Call Option gives the buyer the right (but not obligation) to buy an asset (like a stock) at a specified price (strike price) before or on a certain date (expiration date).

• ✅ You buy a Call when you expect the price to go up.
• 🧮 Profit if: Market Price > Strike Price + Premium Paid

Example:

• You buy a Call option for stock XYZ with a strike price of ₹100.
• You pay a premium of ₹5.
• If XYZ goes to ₹120, your profit is: ₹(120 - 100 - 5) = ₹15 per share.

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🔻 What is a Put Option?

A Put Option gives the buyer the right (but not obligation) to sell an asset at a specified price (strike price) before or on a certain expiration date.

• ✅ You buy a Put when you expect the price to go down.
• 🧮 Profit if: Market Price < Strike Price - Premium Paid

Example:

• You buy a Put option for stock XYZ with a strike price of ₹100.
• You pay a premium of ₹5.
• If XYZ drops to ₹80, your profit is: ₹(100 - 80 - 5) = ₹15 per share.

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🔁 Summary:

Option Type	Right to...	Use When Market Will...	Buyer Profit When...
Call	Buy	Go Up	Price > Strike + Premium
Put	Sell	Go Down	Price < Strike - Premium

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