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Short Call

Short Call

A Short Call option is a strategy used in options trading where an investor sells or writes a call option contract, with the expectation that the price of the underlying asset will decrease or stay the same. The investor collects the option premium from the buyer of the option contract in exchange for the obligation to sell the underlying asset at a specified price (strike price) on or before a specified date (expiration date).
Here's an example of how a short call option works: -
  • An investor believes that the price of XYZ stock will not increase above $50 in the next month.
  • The investor sells or writes a call option contract with a strike price of $50 and expiration date of one month from now.
  • The investor receives a premium of $2 per share from the buyer of the call option.
  • If the price of XYZ stock does not increase above $50, the buyer of the call option will not exercise the option and the investor will keep the premium.
  • If the price of XYZ stock increases above $50, the buyer of the call option will exercise the option and the investor will be obligated to sell the underlying stock at $50, even if the market price is higher.
A short call option is considered a bearish strategy because it's used to profit from a decrease or stability in the price of the underlying asset. The potential profit is limited to the premium received, while the potential loss is theoretically unlimited because the price of the underlying asset can increase indefinitely.
It's important to note that short call options require a margin account, and the investor is also subject to margin calls if the value of the underlying asset increases. Additionally, the investor needs to have enough liquidity to buy the stock at the strike price if the option is exercised.
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