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calls
KAWLZ · noun · informal
Options that profit when a stock's price goes up.
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Call options: contracts giving the right to buy a stock at a set price, profitable when the underlying rises. The go-to bullish weapon for WSB gamblers.
“I'm loading up on calls before the product launch.”
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calls In A Sentence
I'm loading up on calls before the product launch.
Origin & Usage
Standard options terminology; buying calls is the archetypal bullish WSB play.
People Also Ask
What are calls in trading?
Calls are call options — contracts giving the right to buy a stock at a set price. They profit when the stock rises, making them the go-to bullish bet.
How are calls different from puts?
Calls profit when a stock goes up; puts profit when it goes down. Buying calls is bullish, buying puts is bearish.
Why do WSB traders love calls?
Calls offer leveraged upside — a small premium can turn into large gains if a stock rips, which fits WSB's high-risk, big-payout gambling style.
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