How Can Options Help You?
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Options Calculator
One-click to calculate profit/loss
Path: Go to Stock Page > Options > Double-click on a option to enter the quote page > Scroll down to the Options Calculator
Options Chain
Paper Trade
Options Strategies
How to place an options order in 4 steps:
FAQ
- What is an option?An option is a contract that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specific price (called the strike price) on or before a set date (the expiration date).
- What is an underlying asset?Types of underlying assets includes stocks, market indices exchange-traded funds, bonds, currency, interest rates, or futures contracts.
- What is an option premium?An option premium is the cost of an option or the price of an option transaction. The price of stock options traded on an exchange is displayed in a pre contract-basis.
- How many types of options contracts are there?There are two types of options: call and put. A call gives the buyer the right, but not obligation to buy the underlying asset at a specific strike price for a limited period of time. Conversely, put allows the buyer the right, but not obligation to sell the underlying asset at a set strike price for a specified period of time.
- Are option strategies supported for US Stocks?Moomoo currently supports common option strategies such as covered calls vertical spreads, calendar spreads, diagonal spreads, straddles, and strangles in Moomoo MY universal accounts. Corresponding option combination quotes and trading capabilities are planned to be supported in the future.
- What are the risks of trading options?Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all customers. It is important that investors read on Characteristics and Risks of Standardised Options before engaging in any options trading strategies. Options transactions are often complex and may involve the potential of losing the entire investment (including more than original invested amount) in a relatively short period of time. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Customers should always evaluate their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing in options.
