Options Playbook Radio 139: Year-End Listener Question Palooza

In this episode, Brian takes on listener questions, including: Question from Choas - Brian, as a beginner, I have done quite a bit of research on the subject of options. Now of course, I would start by doing the right thing - that is writing a covered call on one of my long positions. The problem I am having, believe it or not, is not knowing the direction of the stock or the expiration, the problem is more basic - not knowing which transaction to choose. As it appears, very little is said about buying to open, buying to close, selling to open and selling to close. These terms are essential in order to communicate the right information. I would therefore appreciate it if you took a few moments or your time and explain each step, and use examples to clarify. Your presentations are fabulous and I have learned a great deal of theory from you. Thank you Question from Goldmaker - I sold a put on a specific stock with a 115 strike price, that was going to expire next week. The stock a gone below, down to 113.48, and I am prepared to take the stock. It was my understanding that the stock would be put to me if a stock went below 115. Right now, the option has not been exercised and I have not been assigned. What action do I do to make them give me the stock at 115?