Explain the Fundamental Difference between a Call Option and a Put Option.
A call option grants the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy an underlying asset at a specified price (the strike price) before or on a specific date. It is a bullish instrument.
A put option grants the holder the right, but not the obligation, to sell an underlying asset at a specified price before or on a specific date. It is a bearish instrument.
Both are used for speculation and hedging.