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In this video, as part of The Motley Fool's "Ask a Fool" series, Fool analyst Bryan Hinmon takes a question from a Fool reader, who asks:

I have started using options and now can't think of a reason why I shouldn't use them instead of stocks? If I want to go long there is an option strategy for it, same for short or ranges. Is this normal??

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Bryan Hinmon, CFA
Bryan Hinmon, CFA helps manage money on a small team for Motley Fool Pro, a portfolio focused on earning absolute returns by employing longs, shorts, and options. Bryan is also a Senior Analyst on Motley Fool Options, a service dedicated to making options investing accessible to individual investors and finding winning options investing ideas. Bryan contributes regularly to The Motley Fool's daily podcast Market Foolery, helps run The Fool's Analyst Development Program, and is steadfastly committed to getting better every day.
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Ask a Fool: Is There Ever a Reason NOT to Use Options Over Stocks? | The Motley Fool