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Options 101: Calls, Puts, Strike, Expiration Explained

September 12, 2026June 27, 2026 by Bruno M.
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

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