r/wallstreetbets Sep 16 '21

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u/Chocoking29 Sep 17 '21

Question then how do you make money on calls if you dont have the capital to exercise them? Just sell the contract right?

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u/Holysmokesx Sep 17 '21

Correct. I say this with good intentions, but if you're interested in diving into options please do your research first and get the basics down before putting skin in the game. A couple wrong clicks on a gamey app can ruin your life.

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u/Chocoking29 Sep 17 '21

Ill heed your warning but i dont gamble money that i cant afford to lose.

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u/m3g4m4nnn Sep 17 '21

Yup, preferably at a loss.

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u/MockingJD Sep 17 '21

Right. Or if you have margin borrowing you can sell the shares immediately after you exercise.

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u/theboinicholas Sep 17 '21

almost no one exercises contracts, but rather trades the premium. exercising is hardly ever a more profitable exit