Basics
Call Option
Right to buy shares at strike price
What is Call Option?
Call Option A contract giving the holder the right to buy 100 shares of the underlying at the strike price before expiration. Call buyers are bullish; call sellers are neutral to bearish.
Complete Definition
A contract giving the holder the right to buy 100 shares of the underlying at the strike price before expiration. Call buyers are bullish; call sellers are neutral to bearish.
Example
Buy AAPL $150 call for $5. If AAPL rises to $160, your call is worth at least $10 (intrinsic value).
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