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Contracts giving the right, but not obligation, to buy (call) or sell (put) an asset at a set price by a certain date.

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Example: Consider an investor building a $100,000 portfolio. Options — contracts giving the right, but not obligation, to buy (call) or sell (put) an asset at a — 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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