Dive into an 8-hour comprehensive crash course on options trading led by Dr. Jim Schultz. Learn the fundamentals of options contracts, pricing mechanisms, and the crucial role of extrinsic value. Explore key concepts such as delta, time decay, and implied volatility in options trading. Master trade management techniques, including the use of gamma and options Greeks. Examine various trading strategies like vertical spreads, iron condors, short puts, and strangles. Understand the differences between defined risk and naked option strategies. Gain insights into effective options portfolio management and learn how to set up and manage trades from start to finish. Acquire practical guidelines for successful trade management to enhance your options trading skills.
Overview
Syllabus
Options Contracts & Transactions Explained.
Options Pricing Explained.
The Importance of Extrinsic Value in Options Explained.
How to Use Delta When Trading Options.
How & Why Options Contracts Decay in Value.
How Options React When Implied Volatility Changes.
Trade Management: Gamma and Options Explained.
Review: Option Contracts, Greeks, & Implied Volatility.
Vertical Spreads & Short Iron Condors Explained Pt. 1.
Vertical Spreads & Short Iron Condors Explained Pt. 2.
Short Put & Strangle Strategies Explained.
Defined Risk & Naked Option Strategies Explained.
Managing an Options Trade: FAQs & Examples.
Considerations When Building an Options Portfolio.
Building Blocks of Options Portfolio Management Explained.
How to Set Up an Options Trade From Start to Finish.
Guidelines for Trade Management Explained.
Taught by
tastytrade
