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Long

Owning a position

What is Long?

Long Owning an option or stock. Long calls profit when price rises. Long puts profit when price falls. Long positions have rights, not obligations.

Complete Definition

Owning an option or stock. Long calls profit when price rises. Long puts profit when price falls. Long positions have rights, not obligations.

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