Options — Buying And Selling Call

The stock price rises above your strike price plus the premium you paid (the Breakeven ).

Short-term dates (weeks) are cheaper but riskier; long-term dates (months/years) give you more time to be right. buying and selling call options

The stock stays below the strike price. You keep the entire premium as profit. The stock price rises above your strike price

You don't have to wait for expiration. You can "sell to close" a bought call or "buy to close" a sold call at any time to lock in profits or cut losses. buying and selling call options

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You sell (or "write") a call if you think the stock will stay flat or drop. You receive the Premium upfront from a buyer.