Learn Options Trading Strategies

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Learn Options Trading Strategies

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7 modules

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7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Explain options contracts, key terminology, and payoff structures for calls and puts.
Apply options strategies such as spreads, straddles, strangles, butterflies, and condors.
Evaluate risk-reward profiles and use options for hedging, speculation, and income generation.

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There are 7 modules in this course

Master options trading strategies with practical payoff analysis, risk management, and real-world trading applications.

Learn calls, puts, spreads, straddles, strangles, butterflies, condors, and hedging strategies for different market conditions. This course provides a structured learning path for understanding options trading from basic concepts to advanced multi-leg strategies. You will learn how options contracts work, key trading terminology, market mechanics, payoff structures, and strategy selection based on risk, reward, direction, and volatility. The course covers call-based strategies, synthetic positions, covered calls, short puts, protective strategies, straddles, strangles, collars, bull spreads, butterflies, and condors. You will also learn how traders use options for hedging, speculation, income generation, and controlled-risk trade planning. By the end of this course, you will be able to analyze options payoff diagrams, evaluate market conditions, choose suitable strategies, and apply practical options trading concepts with greater confidence. This course is ideal for beginners, aspiring traders, investors, and finance learners who want structured options strategy knowledge.

Build a strong foundation in options trading by understanding contracts, terminology, option types, market basics, and the core principles of derivatives trading.

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6 videos1 assignment

Learn how option payoff structures work and understand essential trading mechanics, payoff analysis, and basic strategy selection.

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6 videos1 assignment

Explore bullish and bearish call-based strategies, synthetic positions, and graphical payoff analysis for directional options trading.

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6 videos1 assignment

Understand covered calls, short puts, protective calls, and income-generating option strategies used for hedging and risk management.

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6 videos1 assignment

Analyze volatility-driven strategies such as straddles and covered puts to profit from significant market movement and premium income.

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6 videos1 assignment

Master advanced neutral and directional strategies including strangles, collars, and bull spreads for controlled risk trading.

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6 videos1 assignment

Learn advanced spread combinations including butterflies and condors to manage risk and optimize payoff structures in varying market conditions.

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11 videos1 assignment

11 videosTotal 91 minutes

Bull Call Spread9 minutes
Bull Put Spread9 minutes
Bear Call Spread8 minutes
Bear Put Spread8 minutes
Payoff Schedule for Bear Put Spread8 minutes
Long Call Butterfly7 minutes
Payoff Schedule for Long Call Butterfly7 minutes
Short Call Butterfly8 minutes
Long Call Condor8 minutes
Payoff Schedule for Long Call Condor8 minutes
Short Call Condor11 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Professional Multi-Leg Option Structures30 minutes

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