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Quick facts about options

Here are some short videos that can help you understand options.

CIBC Investor’s Edge Oct. 04, 2023 2-minute read

What’s an option? (0:27)

In this short video, we introduce you to options.

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What are call options? (1:46)

Learn how call options work, using an example from real estate.

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Understand calls vs. puts (1:08)

Understand the difference between a call option and a put option.

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How many covered calls can I sell? (1:18)

Understand the fundamentals of a covered call.

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I sold a call — What happens at expiry? (1:16)

Understand what happens at expiry when you sell a covered call option.

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Calculate the gain or loss on a put option (0:59)

How to calculate the profit or loss on a put option.

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