Cool so the people who bought call options at low premiums made a killing in GME, right?

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Jan 26, 2021
10:21:25pm

letthewookieewin Holochess World Champion

Assuming they had the capital to buy those shares

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So if I were to buy a $9 call expiring January 29, and the price rises above that, I get the option 100 shares for $900

letthewookieewin Holochess World Champion

1/26/21 10:04pm

Yes

palangi

1/26/21 10:16pm

Yes. You are agreeing to purchase the stock on the 29th for $9/share. If you

Star-Lord

1/26/21 10:18pm

Cool so the people who bought call options at low premiums made a killing in GME, right?

letthewookieewin

1/26/21 10:21pm

Ya, but the premiums are jacked up now. They’re still making a killing though

Princepete

1/26/21 10:22pm

You don’t need the capital to buy the shares

Heath Squashwell

1/26/21 10:25pm

This is fascinating stuff

letthewookieewin

1/26/21 10:27pm

Yes. The hero of r/wsb is currently holding 800 contracts with a $12 strike. He

Star-Lord

1/26/21 10:33pm

You have to have a good understanding of the Greeks to play options

whoneedscorners?

1/26/21 10:34pm

You can sell your options at any time before expiration. You don't have to hold

Kerbouchard

1/26/21 10:37pm

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