How Does Options Trading Work?

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An options class refers to all the calls or all the puts on a given underlying security.

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HOW DOES OPTIONS TRADING WORK?

trading options You should know whether you're opening or closing, buying or purchasing, writing or selling.

Options trading can seem complicated, in part because it relies on a certain terminology and system of standardization. But there's an established process that works smoothly anytime a trade is initiated.

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