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When it all averages down , we all agree one is expected to make money by buying shares in the long run. On ultimate statistical average, the share price goes up.
As an example of opposite, we have roulette and sportsbetting, which are designed in such a way that the average, expected result is a negative return on investments (a loss).

Where do options stand? We agree they are far more volatile that simply buying shares. But im not asking about volatility, im asking about average. Where does the average stand - how does it compare to the average of simply buying shares ? Or is it positive average for calls and negative for puts - how do calls alone compare then ?