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What Is the Maximum Loss for a Buyer of a Call Option?

The maximum loss for a buyer of a Call Option is limited to the premium paid to acquire the option contract. Since the buyer has the right, but not the obligation, to exercise, they will simply let the option expire worthless if the underlying price does not move favorably.

This limited risk is a key feature of buying options.

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