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What's the difference between a Call and Put Option?

A Call Option gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation to buy the underlying security at the exercise price, at or within a specified time.

A Put Option gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation to sell the underlying security at the exercise price, at or within a specified time.

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