The Basics of Options Exercise
Option FundamentalsLearn about the fundamental rights option buyers possess, including when and why to exercise calls and puts, and the concept of being "in-the-money."
0:18 - Introduction: Buyers vs. Sellers in options trading
0:33 - Premium explained
1:33 - Call option example with stock prices
2:04 - Exercise rights explained
2:51 - Standard options contracts
3:20 - Exercise process
4:03 - "In the money" vs. "Out of the money"
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