What is a call option?

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What is a call option?

A call option is a financial contract that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy a specific asset (such as stocks, commodities, or currencies) at a predetermined price (known as the strike price) within a specified period of time. The buyer of a call option expects the price of the underlying asset to increase, as they can exercise the option and buy the asset at a lower price than its market value.