: You are Short Theta (time is your enemy) and Long Gamma (you benefit from explosive price moves). Selling Options (Short Premium)
Buying an option (a call if you're bullish or a put if you're bearish) gives you the , but not the obligation, to trade a stock at a fixed price. selling options vs buying options
At its simplest, buying an option is like purchasing a lottery ticket with a better shot at winning, while selling an option is like acting as the casino . Buyers pay a premium for the chance at a huge payout, whereas sellers collect that premium upfront and hope nothing exciting happens. Buying Options (Long Premium) : You are Short Theta (time is your