I have been trading options for a few months and usually go with long calls since they feel safer.
I hear people are making good money with short calls, but the risk seems high.
What do you prefer and why? I am still figuring out what works best.
With short calls, understanding resistance and timing is key for success.
Stick with long calls. Simple math - you pay the premium upfront, that’s your max loss. No broker calling you at midnight about margin calls.
Short calls work if you’re confident about resistance and have iron discipline. But most traders get greedy and hold when trades go south. I’ve watched way too many accounts get wiped out.
Master long calls first. Learn to read charts and spot momentum building. Get consistently profitable there, then think about selling options.
Your gut’s right - long calls are safer. Trust it while you’re learning.
Long calls are definitely safer when starting out. You know how much you can lose upfront - no surprises.
Short calls can be profitable, but it requires good timing and market sense. Since losses can be unlimited, careful position sizing is essential.
Sticking with long calls until getting a better feel for reading market trends is wise.
Buying calls limits your loss to the premium paid. Selling calls can result in unlimited losses.
Most options expire worthless, favoring sellers. Risk management is more crucial than the strategy.
Lost $800 on my first short call when the stock ripped through resistance. Learned real quick about unlimited risk.
Now I stick with long calls for directional plays. Made 65% on a tech stock last month instead of buying shares.
Short calls only work if you really know the stock and have your exit plan nailed down.