Why options are a scam (for most):
1. High risks – You can lose all your capital due to time decay (theta decay) and volatility.
2. Complexity – You need to accurately predict not only the direction of the price but also the timing.
3. Commissions and spreads – Brokers and market makers profit from inexperienced traders.
4. Psychology – Greed and hope for a "big win" lead to losses.
Pros (for professionals):
· Hedging risks (insurance against stock declines).
· Leveraged speculation (you can earn a lot with the right prediction).
· Flexibility of strategies (for example, selling options for passive income).
Conclusion: For beginners, options are often a trap; for professionals, a tool #OptionsTrading