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Options 101: Calls, Puts, Strike, and Expiry Explained

September 12, 2026April 25, 2026 by Bruno M.
Options 101: Calls, Puts, Strike, and Expiry Explained

Learn how options work — calls, puts, strike prices, expiration dates, intrinsic value, and time decay — with real examples, payoff diagrams, and plain-English explanations.

Categories Market Education Tags derivatives, education, investing basics, options trading, stock market

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