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Answer by Bob Baerker for Can you buy an option and immediately exercise it?...

You can exercise an American option at any time, including immediately after you buy it. However, in if there is any time premium remaining in the option, it would make no sense to do so because you...

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Answer by Aganju for Can you buy an option and immediately exercise it?...

You can, but it is easier just to throw your money away. The process you describe can never result in profit, as the option is priced according to the underlying security and the risk. Of course,...

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Can you buy an option and immediately exercise it? Options delays questions

Assuming American Options Can you buy a stock option and immediately exercise it - or are you only formally given control of the option at the end of the trading day? Would you be able to sell it...

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