In the options market, one contract represents exactly 100 shares.
If the stock stays flat or goes up slowly, you keep the cash premium and your shares, creating a stream of "passive income" on top of any dividends. 🎟️ Exclusive Shareholder Perks buying 100 shares of a stock
Orders for 1–99 shares (odd lots) are often handled by "market makers" and may not be reflected in the public bid/ask spread. In the options market, one contract represents exactly
The most significant benefit of owning exactly 100 shares is the ability to In the options market
A round lot is more likely to get filled quickly at the exact price you want, especially in less "liquid" stocks where there are fewer buyers and sellers.