This is how you tell us your view on the stock.
If you tap Going Up, you are saying you expect the stock price to rise before your chosen expiry date. Easy Options will show you three ways to potentially profit from that move.
If you tap Going Down, you are saying you expect the stock price to fall. Easy Options will show you three ways to potentially profit from a decline.
You are not buying or selling shares. You are taking a position on which direction the stock will move.