Long Call Calculator
Calculate potential profit and loss for buying a call option. A long call is a bullish strategy with unlimited profit potential and limited risk.
A long call gives you the right to buy the underlying stock at the strike price before expiration. You profit when the stock rises above the breakeven point (strike + premium). Maximum loss is limited to the premium paid.
Current price: $100.00
Each contract = 100 shares
Max Profit
Unlimited
Max Loss
$500.00
Breakeven
$105.00
Cost to Enter
$500.00
Understanding Long Calls
A long call is the most basic bullish options strategy. When you buy a call option, you're purchasing the right (but not the obligation) to buy 100 shares of the underlying stock at the strike price before the expiration date.
When to Use a Long Call
- You expect the stock price to rise significantly
- You want leveraged exposure with limited risk
- You want to control shares with less capital than buying stock outright
Key Formulas
Breakeven Price
Breakeven = Strike Price + Premium PaidMaximum Loss
Max Loss = Premium × Contracts × 100Profit at Expiration
Profit = (Stock Price - Strike - Premium) × Contracts × 100Related Calculators
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