Do you have to purchase the option or can you back out when the time comes?

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Jan 28, 2021
12:27:38am

RUNBYU1 All-American

Do you have to purchase the option or can you back out when the time comes?

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RUNBYU1

Bio page: RUNBYU1
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Last login: May 29, 2024
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Can someone explain the difference between short selling and buying options?

boorad

1/27/21 11:00pm

Short selling is way way more risky. Go with the options.

CougarTailDevourer

1/27/21 11:05pm

I’m not doing it. Just wanting to know the difference.

boorad

1/27/21 11:24pm

Totally different. Short selling is borrowing a share today so you can

garyfan

1/27/21 11:15pm

Or down if you get put options.

CougarTailDevourer

1/27/21 11:28pm

Yes, same idea as a traditional option but with the hope that the price declines

garyfan

1/27/21 11:55pm

Do you have to purchase the option or can you back out when the time comes?

RUNBYU1

1/28/21 12:27am

It’s...optional.

molodyets

1/28/21 1:18am

On an option you have the right, not the obligation, to buy the stock. It’s

hansel

1/28/21 6:38am

It’s your choice. You pay up front for the right to buy at a pre-determined

garyfan

1/28/21 6:39am

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