# Long Call

> Will the move go far enough past your break-even - and get there in time?

| Property | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Market phase | Clear uptrend, expected to continue |
| Driver | Delta - you get paid because price moves your way, Gamma / realised vol - you get paid on the size of the move, whichever way it goes, Vega - you get paid on a change in implied volatility |
| Direction | bullish |
| Max profit | unlimited |
| Max loss | the debit paid |
| Risk defined | Yes |
| Legs | +1 Call @K |
| Approval level | 2 (Long calls and puts, cash-secured puts) |
| Experience | Beginner |

## Formulas

```text
Break-even: K + D
Max profit: unlimited
Max loss: D
```

## Legs

1. +1 Call @K

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