Unsure about call vs put options and what the difference is? Learn how they work and when to use them in trading.

Options trading can be complex, and the trading jargon may confuse even experienced investors and traders. Two of the most common options contracts to understand are call and put options.

Gains and losses on call and put options can be subject to capital gains tax or income tax. It depends on several factors, including how long you've held them in some cases.

A put option and a call option are two types of options contracts. Depending on the contract, risk can range from a small prepaid amount of the premium to unlimited losses.

Call and put options can be purchased — and sold — through most major brokerages. Buying a put option requires the investor only to put up cash or margin capacity equal to the premium required.

Turning to the calls side of the option chain, the call contract at the $75.00 strike price has a current bid of $11.65. If an investor was to purchase shares of TTD stock at the current price ...

Like call options, a put option has a premium, an expiration date, and a strike price. If the price of a stock falls below the strike price, you can execute your right to sell your put option for ...

Investors in Realty Income Corp (Symbol: O) saw new options become available today, for the June 2025 expiration. One of the key data points that goes into the price an option buyer is willing to ...

So now we’ve covered some basic concepts of call and put options—their definitions, differences, and how both work.

Options trading can be complex, and the trading jargon may confuse even experienced investors and traders. Two of the most common options contracts to understand are call and put options. Here’s ...