Technically, a long call means you're hedged to the downside, and you payed a premium to protect yourself. Those that consider long calls unhedged are usually t

Technically, a long call means you're hedged to the downside, and you payed a premium to protect yourself. Those that consider long calls unhedged are usually trading around a complex position (vertical or calendar spreads). It's not often I get to dump my option geekery on hn.