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Options 101: Calls, Puts, Strike Price, and Premium Explained

September 12, 2026April 30, 2026 by Bruno
Options 101: Calls, Puts, Strike Price, and Premium Explained

Learn how options work — what calls and puts are, how premiums are priced, and the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic value. Includes payoff diagrams.

Categories Market Education Tags calls and puts, investing basics, options explained, options premium, options trading, stock market

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