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Re:S&P 500 triggers 15-minute trading halt for the second ti... by sjg007 on Thursday March 12, 2020 @12:24PM (#22558450)
How do you buy a put? On etrade?
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Re:S&P 500 triggers 15-minute trading halt for the second ti... by lbotos on Thursday March 12, 2020 @04:01PM (#22561127)
trite response: If you are asking this question, you shouldn't.

Actual answer: Most brokers will allow you to buy options and some specialize in it.

Options are very dangerous because you can lose more than you invested. (Which can happen shorting stocks too)

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Re:S&P 500 triggers 15-minute trading halt for the second ti... by manigandham on Thursday March 12, 2020 @09:18PM (#22563845)
You cannot lose more than you invested when buying options.
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Re:S&P 500 triggers 15-minute trading halt for the second ti... by senordevnyc on Thursday March 12, 2020 @05:43PM (#22562126)
Not if you only buy
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Re:S&P 500 triggers 15-minute trading halt for the second ti... by sdinsn on Thursday March 12, 2020 @06:40PM (#22562705)
Almost all brokers will offer options. BUT, before you buy puts or calls, do LOST of research. They are far more confusing and risky than stocks.
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