### Comment:
Ah, okay. I still don't really understand how the cost of these options contracts are determined. When would be the optimal time to sell the option? How am I making profit? Selling after the trading price of the stock has risen but before it reaches your option's strike price?  
  
 Much appreciated.

### REPLY:
The option trades independently of the stock. There are more than a couple forces that drive that price, but it's whatever someone is willing to buy it at. Here is a good site for more info: https://www.investopedia.com/options-basics-tutorial-4583012

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