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Options 101: Calls, Puts, Strike, Expiration Explained

September 12, 2026June 27, 2026 by Bruno
Options 101: Calls, Puts, Strike, Expiration Explained

Options primer: how calls and puts work, what strike, expiration, and premium really mean, plus intrinsic vs time value.

Categories Market Education Tags call option, intrinsic value, investing basics, options trading basics, put option, strike price

Options 101: Calls, Puts, Strike Price, and How They Work

September 12, 2026May 5, 2026 by Bruno
Options 101: Calls, Puts, Strike Price, and How They Work

Learn how stock options work — what calls and puts do, how strike price and expiry determine value, and the difference between intrinsic and time value.

Categories Market Education Tags calls and puts, intrinsic value, investing basics, options for beginners, options trading, strike price explained

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