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What are stock options?

What is a call option?

A call option is a contract giving its holder the right to purchase shares of the underlying stock. Purchasing a single Nike call option gives an option trader the right, but not the obligation, to buy 100 shares of Nike stock at a predetermined price during a specified period of time.

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