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here is something in "i dont know anything about finance or numbers just tell me if i long or short" terms
CAll and puts always have the same breakeven number. For instance, Couples retreat has a breakeven number of $H30.
If you think the movie is going to make 30 million, you want to invest in buying the call. If you do, you will make [box office-30]-cost of call.
If you think the movie won't hit the 30 million mark, you want to invest in buying the put. If you do you will make [30-box office]-cost of put.
trying to learn about calls and puts.....can anyone help me? {nm} Sep 30, 15:10
Well...ask away...are you just trying to understand how they work? The HSX Glossary is a help as well.. Sep 30, 18:11
here is something in "i dont know anything about finance or numbers just tell me if i long or short" terms Sep 30, 18:40
also, keep in mind that you can play these items both ways. Sep 30, 18:46
Shorting a Put option is a lil' bit risky... Oct 01, 04:48
well it should be obvious that if you pick wrong, you lose. Oct 01, 06:18
the real danger if you short a put at e.g. 10 and the box office goes massive {nm} Oct 01, 09:23
that actually answered all of my questions, thanks everyone {nm} Oct 01, 15:53
one last question Oct 01, 16:06
you mean if u buy max of whp put not call right? Oct 01, 18:54
yeah sorry Oct 01, 21:57