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Important Note: Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information, please read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options at https://content.etrade.com/etrade/est... before you begin trading options. Moreover, there are specific risks associated with buying options including the risk of the purchased options expiring worthless. Because of the importance of tax considerations to all options transactions, the investor considering options should consult his/her tax adviser as to how taxes affect the outcome of covered call writing. Commissions and other costs may be a significant factor.