Why Traders Use Options
Options are powerful because they can serve three main purposes:
Hedging – Protecting an existing portfolio from adverse price moves.
Example: A long-term investor holding Infosys shares may buy a Put option to protect against a fall.
Speculation – Betting on market direction with limited capital.
Example: Buying a Call if you expect bullish momentum.
Income Generation – Selling options to collect premium regularly.
Example: Writing Covered Calls on stocks you own.
The same instrument (options) can be used very differently by traders with different goals. That’s why strategies matter.
Types of Option Strategies
Here’s the heart of the discussion: strategies.
Single-Leg Strategies (Simple & Beginner-Friendly)
a) Long Call (Buying a Call)
View: Bullish
Risk: Limited to premium paid
Reward: Unlimited (theoretically)
Example: Buy Reliance 2800 CE @ ₹50 → If Reliance goes to 2900, profit = ₹50.
b) Long Put (Buying a Put)
View: Bearish
Risk: Limited to premium paid
Reward: Large downside profit potential
Example: Buy Nifty 22,000 PE → If Nifty falls, profit rises.
c) Covered Call
View: Neutral to mildly bullish
How it works: Hold stock + Sell a Call option
Goal: Earn income from option premium
Risk: Stock falls significantly.
d) Cash-Secured Put
View: Neutral to bullish
How it works: Sell a Put with enough cash to buy stock if assigned.
Goal: Collect premium or buy stock cheaper.
Options are powerful because they can serve three main purposes:
Hedging – Protecting an existing portfolio from adverse price moves.
Example: A long-term investor holding Infosys shares may buy a Put option to protect against a fall.
Speculation – Betting on market direction with limited capital.
Example: Buying a Call if you expect bullish momentum.
Income Generation – Selling options to collect premium regularly.
Example: Writing Covered Calls on stocks you own.
The same instrument (options) can be used very differently by traders with different goals. That’s why strategies matter.
Types of Option Strategies
Here’s the heart of the discussion: strategies.
Single-Leg Strategies (Simple & Beginner-Friendly)
a) Long Call (Buying a Call)
View: Bullish
Risk: Limited to premium paid
Reward: Unlimited (theoretically)
Example: Buy Reliance 2800 CE @ ₹50 → If Reliance goes to 2900, profit = ₹50.
b) Long Put (Buying a Put)
View: Bearish
Risk: Limited to premium paid
Reward: Large downside profit potential
Example: Buy Nifty 22,000 PE → If Nifty falls, profit rises.
c) Covered Call
View: Neutral to mildly bullish
How it works: Hold stock + Sell a Call option
Goal: Earn income from option premium
Risk: Stock falls significantly.
d) Cash-Secured Put
View: Neutral to bullish
How it works: Sell a Put with enough cash to buy stock if assigned.
Goal: Collect premium or buy stock cheaper.
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