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Intermediate Level

Previous investment experience is helpful although not required. 

Approx. 16 hours to complete
English

What you will learn

  • Language of stock options, understanding of the roles and responsibilities of buyers and sellers. The mechanics of trading in the futures markets.

  • Learn how to deconstruct options, distinguish between call and puts and the roles of contract writers and owners

  • Examine multiple stock option payoff charts and determine breakevens and maximum profit and loss

Skills you will gain

  • Option Terminology
  • Option Risks
  • Options Strategies
  • Practical Demos
  • Mechanics of Futures Market
Flexible deadlines
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Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Coursera Labs
Includes hands on learning projects.
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Intermediate Level

Previous investment experience is helpful although not required. 

Approx. 16 hours to complete
English

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1
Week 1
2 hours to complete

All About Options

2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 27 min), 1 reading, 6 quizzes
Week2
Week 2
2 hours to complete

Options Market Mechanics

2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 25 min), 3 readings, 4 quizzes
Week3
Week 3
6 hours to complete

Basic Option Strategies

6 hours to complete
11 videos (Total 24 min), 6 readings, 11 quizzes
Week4
Week 4
2 hours to complete

Neutral Market Strategies

2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 12 min), 3 readings, 5 quizzes

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