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If an investor is bullish on a stock (i.e., they think it will go up in value), they can buy a call option on it. If they choose an option whose strike price is at or above the underlying asset ...

An option contract holder can choose whether or not to execute the contract on or before its expiration date. If the option holder chooses not to execute the contract, it will simply expire ...

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