> what makes options trading fun? the allure of turning a profit Absolutely, that is a major element of it. > how is realizing losses fun when the goal was su

> what makes options trading fun? the allure of turning a profit Absolutely, that is a major element of it. > how is realizing losses fun when the goal was supposed to be to turn profit? Well, if that is your goal, then I agree that it isn't going to be much fun. Perhaps you are mistaken in assuming that everyone going to the casino or trading options has "turning a profit" as the primary goal. I don't think that is the case. It certainly never was with me. But I could be unusual ;)