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    In The Money | Stuck with a stagnant stock? Go for a Covered Call

    When ITC’s shares did not move much for two years, investors’ patience was sorely tested. A Covered Call would have been a perfect hedge in this scenario

    Ananya Roy
    November 06, 2023 / 08:29 IST
    Speculation is only one of the use-cases of options. Hedging is another and an often overlooked aspect of option trading.
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