so many discussion about option, as a new hand, I was wiped out a few time ($several k). But if not just buy call/put as a gambling tool, use it wisely, e.g. covered put writer, covered call write, and various spread if one wants a little complicate stuff, it certainly helps on your investment return. 以小博大,四两拨千斤是很有效。As long as not use it as a lottery ticket.