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Contract
One contract = 100 shares
What is Contract?
Contract One options contract represents 100 shares of the underlying. When you see an option priced at $2.00, the actual cost is $200 (100 x $2.00).
Complete Definition
One options contract represents 100 shares of the underlying. When you see an option priced at $2.00, the actual cost is $200 (100 x $2.00).
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