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Call Option

Investing
An options contract giving the holder the right to buy a stock at a specified price within a set timeframe.

Example

Example: Consider an investor building a $100,000 portfolio. Call Option — an options contract giving the holder the right to buy a stock at a specified price — directly affects investment strategy and long-term returns. Getting this concept right can mean tens of thousands of dollars in difference over a 20-year period. Model your portfolio with our investment calculator.

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