Options Trading Mastery: From Fundamentals to Advanced Techniques

Master options trading from basics to advanced strategies with our comprehensive, structured curriculum, emphasizing risk management and practical skills.

Beginner Level: Understanding the Basics

• Introduction to Options Trading

  • What Are Options?

  • Types of Options: Calls and Puts

  • Basic Terminology in Options Trading

• The Mechanics of Options Trading

  • How to Buy and Sell Options

  • Understanding Option Contracts

  • Expiration Dates, Strike Prices, and Premiums

• Foundational Concepts in Options

  • Intrinsic Value vs. Time Value

  • The Greeks: Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega

• Risk Management for Beginners

  • Understanding Leverage and Margin

  • Setting Stop Losses and Position Sizing

• Basic Options Trading Strategies

  • Long Call and Long Put

  • Covered Calls for Income

  • Protective Puts for Hedging

• Analyzing the Market

  • Fundamental Analysis Basics

  • Introduction to Technical Analysis

Intermediate Level: Developing Strategies

• Advanced Options Strategies

  • Bull and Bear Spreads

  • Iron Condors and Straddles

  • Butterfly Spreads and Calendar Spreads

• Market Indicators and Options Trading

  • Using Volatility Indicators

  • Market Sentiment Analysis

• Options and Portfolio Management

  • Diversifying with Options

  • Using Options for Portfolio Insurance

• Intermediate Risk Management

  • Managing Multi-Leg Strategies

  • Adjustments and Roll-Outs

• Understanding and Utilizing The Greeks

  • Deep Dive into Delta and Gamma

  • Advanced Concepts of Theta and Vega

• Options in Different Market Conditions

  • Trading Options in Bull Markets

  • Strategies for Bear Markets and Sideways Markets

Advanced Level: Mastering Options Trading

• Quantitative Analysis in Options Trading

  • Option Pricing Models

  • Backtesting Strategies

• Advanced Market Theories and Options

  • Efficient Market Hypothesis and Options

  • Behavioral Finance in Options Trading

• Complex Options Strategies

  • Exotic Options and Structured Products

  • Synthetics and Arbitrage Strategies

• Options in Various Asset Classes

  • Options in Commodities and Forex

  • Index Options and ETFs

• Regulatory Environment and Compliance

  • Understanding SEC Regulations

  • Ethics and Compliance in Trading

• Building a Career in Options Trading

  • Professional Trading and Money Management

  • Building a Trading Plan and Record Keeping

• Case Studies and Real-World Applications

  • Historical Case Analysis

  • Current Market Strategy Discussions