Learn what a call option is, how it works, and strategies for trading options to maximize profit potential.

With the end of the year approaching, investors may be interested in refreshing their portfolios. Now is a good time to consider options and dig deeper into how buying calls differs from buying a ...

First, an investor purchases shares of a stock. For example, an investor might buy 100 shares of a company trading at $50 per share, for an investment of $5,000. Next, the investor sells a call option ...