Options Trading Education

options trading education

Below, you will find valuable resources and links related to options trading education. This page is for beginners who are new to options and are wondering, "How do stock options work?" as well as for those with more experience or knowledge just looking for a refresher.

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Option Education Resources

Basic
Understanding Stock Options - A Quick Overview
Stock Option Definitions - Basic Terminology
Call Options
Put Options
Long Options
Short Options
Buy to Open
Sell to Close
Sell to Open
Buy to Close

Intermediate
All About Option Spreads
Option Greeks
Net Delta Position
All About LEAPS (Different Site Section)
LEAPS Option Strategies (Different Site Section)

Advanced
Leveraged Investing Option Trading Examples



Offsite Resources:

CBOE Learning Center - The definitive options education resource site.

Online Stock Trading Guide - Exceptional site for stock traders of all levels. Includes education resources, articles, and outstanding, real world examples of technical analysis and the Elliott Wave Principle. Be sure to sign up for Market Trader, the site's free newsletter packed with useful market commentary and practical lessons in technical analysis.

Swing Trading Options - Impressive site for options-oriented (and foreign exchange-oriented) swing trading and trend trading strategies. Lots of valuable information.

Great Option Trading Strategies Free Resources Page - Short list of free, high quality resources of general interest to serious traders and investors.









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>> The Complete Guide to Selling Puts (Best Put Selling Resource on the Web)



>> Constructing Multiple Lines of Defense Into Your Put Selling Trades (How to Safely Sell Options for High Yield Income in Any Market Environment)



Option Trading and Duration Series

Part 1 >> Best Durations When Buying or Selling Options (Updated Article)

Part 2 >> The Sweet Spot Expiration Date When Selling Options

Part 3 >> Pros and Cons of Selling Weekly Options



>> Comprehensive Guide to Selling Puts on Margin



Selling Puts and Earnings Series

>> Why Bear Markets Don't Matter When You Own a Great Business (Updated Article)

Part 1 >> Selling Puts Into Earnings

Part 2 >> How to Use Earnings to Manage and Repair a Short Put Trade

Part 3 >> Selling Puts and the Earnings Calendar (Weird but Important Tip)



Mastering the Psychology of the Stock Market Series

Part 1 >> Myth of Efficient Market Hypothesis

Part 2 >> Myth of Smart Money

Part 3 >> Psychology of Secular Bull and Bear Markets

Part 4 >> How to Know When a Stock Bubble is About to Pop