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Weekly Strategy Discussion

The Weekly Strategy Discussion is designed to assist individuals in learning how options work and in understanding various options strategies. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. The strategies discussed are for educational and illustrative purposes only, and should not be construed as an endorsement, recommendation or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Commissions, taxes and transaction costs are not included. Please contact a tax advisor for the tax implications involved in these strategies.

Buying a Call

Example: Stock is trading at $50

Outlook: You are bullish on XYZ stock and would like to buy 100 shares with limited downside risk.

Possible strategy: Buy one 60 day XYZ 50 strike call at $3.00

*All values shown are at the time of expiration. Commissions and other trading fees not included.

Stock	Long 60 Call	Long 60 Call Initial Cost	Net Profit (Loss)
40	0	(3.00)	(3.00)
45	0	(3.00)	(3.00)
50	0	(3.00)	(3.00)
55	5	(3.00)	2.00
60	10	(3.00)	7.00

At Expiration:

Maximum Gain = Theoretically Unlimited

Breakeven = Strike Price + Premium Paid
Breakeven = $53

Maximum Loss = Total Premium Paid
Maximum Loss = $300

In Summary: Purchase an XYZ call if you anticipate a rally in the stock. Have a timeframe in mind to realize your forecast. Risk is limited to the total premium paid. Profit potential is theoretically unlimited.