Own stocks?

For a day trader, are there any reasons to own stocks as opposed to options?

 

Stocks have narrower spreads, trade more often, do not decay, trade longer hours.

 

What Robert said plus zero commission

 

Not with Lightspeed. We charge.

 

And easier to price and have lower margin requirement although some options actually trade for longer hours than stocks

 

I tend to invest in stocks for the long term, viewing them as a way to generate passive income. My approach involves a mix of following qualified investment tips and identifying companies with strong growth potential. For example, during the pandemic, I felt Etsy was well-positioned to thrive due to the rise in online shopping.

I like the affirming feeling that my business judgement was correct and don't feel bad about missing meme stocks.

 

I prefer stocks.

 

As a day-trader, there is no real "ownership", so the question about options is moot.

I cannot believe OMM fell for this.

Morse, shame!