Call and Put Options

Dear Mr. Tan,

I need your advise on how to purchase Options (ETF) for STI index. If I buy OPTIONS, is it subjected to PUT/CALL ? If I invest regularly for 20-30 years, can I buy OPTIONS that do not expire? Is there any difference between buying Options thru broker & via ONLINE website?

REPLY

I am not able to advise on short term investments, such as options. Generally, options are costly and are intended for short term speculation or hedging. All options have an expiry date that is usually three months. It is not suitable as a long term investment.

Generally, you should avoid investing in financial products that you are not familiar with.