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I would generally prefer buying options because the maximum loss is limited to the premium paid, although time decay works against me.

Selling options benefits from time decay and potentially higher premiums during periods of elevated implied volatility. However, collecting premiums does not guarantee better risk-adjusted returns. Uncovered positions can expose sellers to substantial or theoretically unlimited losses.

Before trading, I would examine implied volatility against historical volatility, time to expiry, bid-ask spreads and liquidity. A seemingly cheap option may still be overpriced relative to its potential payoff.

Personally, I favour long-term ETF investing over frequent options trading. Capital preservation and clearly defined risks matter more than maximising short-term premium income.

Ultimately, neither buying nor selling provides an automatic advantage without disciplined risk management and a demonstrable trading edge.

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