Call vs Put Options Basics

http://optionalpha.com - There are only 2 types of options contracts; Calls or Puts and everything you can do in this space revolves around the use of these 2 contract types. In this video, we'll get into some very basic differences between Calls and Puts for options trading. ================== Listen to our #1 rated investing podcast on iTunes: http://optionalpha.com/podcast ================== Download your free copy of the "The Ultimate Options Strategy Guide" including the top 18 strategies we use each month to generate consistent income: http://optionalpha.com/ebook ================== Grab your free "7-Step Entry Checklist" PDF download today. Our step-by-step guide of the top things you need to check before making your next option trade: http://optionalpha.com/7steps ================== Have more questions? We've put together more than 114+ Questions and detailed Answers taken from our community over the last 8 years into 1 huge "Answer Vault". Download your copy here: http://optionalpha.com/answers ================== Just getting started or new to options trading? You'll love our free membership with hours of video training and courses. Grab your spot here: http://optionalpha.com/free-membership ================== Register for one of our 5-star reviewed webinars where we take you through actionable trading strategies and real-time examples: http://optionalpha.com/webinars ================== - Kirk & The Option Alpha Team

Comments

1. How much taxes do you pay to the irs for trading ?
2. thank you so much! this helps a lot
3. this is my first time hearing of options trading. correct me if im wrong but if i buy a call contract at $200 at a price of $40, how many shares does that give me? im going off of your example
4. Thank you Option Alpha !!
5. Thank you, you did a great job.
6. great explanation !! got basics cleared
7. good way to explain buy to open and sell to close!
8. Do I need to have the full value of the trade available in my account to exercise the option?
   For example: I would like to purchase Jan 2018 Put options with a $230 strike price at a cost of 30$, and I would like to purchase 1 contract.
   30$ x 1 x 100 = $3000 for the cost of the trade . If the price drops down to 200$ and I want to exercise my option, do I need to have the funds in my account to cover the cost of the trade? $200 x 1 x 100 = $20,000 value?
9. you are the smartest guy in the room.
10. The price of the contract is $200 because the buyer/seller is paying a premium of $2 per share?
11. Very well explained! Thank you!
12. you talked fast slow down nibody racing fir you but good explanation..
13. thanks, looking forward to the selling aspect