Options Trading & Derivatives Analysis

Instructor: EDUCBA

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7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

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7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Understand forwards, futures, swaps, and options in financial markets.
Analyze option pricing, payoffs, and market indicators like open interest.
Apply derivatives strategies for hedging, trading, and risk management.

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There are 7 modules in this course

Master derivatives and options trading strategies to analyze financial markets and manage risk effectively. Learn how forwards, futures, swaps, and options work, and how traders use them in real-world markets.

This course provides a structured introduction to derivative instruments and their applications in modern finance. You will explore forward contracts, futures, and swaps, understanding how these tools are used for hedging and speculation. You will then move into options markets, learning key concepts such as moneyness, intrinsic value, time value, and option pricing relationships. Practical examples will help you understand how option payoffs behave under different market conditions. As you progress, you will analyze market indicators such as open interest and option expiry behavior to interpret trading signals and market sentiment. The course also covers advanced options strategies including spreads, straddles, strangles, and protective hedging techniques used to manage volatility and risk. By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently analyze derivatives, interpret options markets, and apply structured trading and risk management strategies in real financial environments.

This module introduces the structure and purpose of derivative markets. Learners explore the fundamental concepts behind derivatives, forward contracts, and futures contracts, along with how these instruments are used for hedging and speculation. The module also explains how derivative positions are created, managed, and terminated.

What's included

8 videos5 assignments

8 videosTotal 74 minutes

Derivative Market and Instruments7 minutes
Forward Contracts8 minutes
Derivative Market and Instruments - Swaps12 minutes
Forward Contract Positions7 minutes
Early Termination of Forwards7 minutes
Equity Forward Contract10 minutes
Forward Rate Agreement (FRA)12 minutes
Future Market and Contracts12 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Foundations of Derivatives Markets30 minutes
Introduction to Derivatives Markets10 minutes
Understanding Swaps in Derivatives10 minutes
Managing Forward Contracts10 minutes
Interest Rate Agreements and Futures Introduction10 minutes

This module explores swap agreements as key derivative instruments used in financial risk management. Learners examine different types of swaps including currency swaps, equity swaps, and plain vanilla swaps, along with real-world examples illustrating how institutions use swaps to manage financial exposures.

What's included

8 videos5 assignments

8 videosTotal 67 minutes

Margin Calculation8 minutes
Methods to Terminate Future Position8 minutes
Characteristics7 minutes
More Details on Swaps8 minutes
Currency Swap Example10 minutes
Plain Vanilla Swap10 minutes
Equity Swaps and Example8 minutes
Continue on Swaps - Equity Swaps8 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Futures Markets and Risk Mechanics30 minutes
Futures Margining System10 minutes
Core Characteristics of Derivatives Contracts10 minutes
Currency Swap Mechanics10 minutes
Equity Swap Applications10 minutes

This module introduces options markets and the foundational concepts required to understand option contracts. Learners explore option types, strike prices, moneyness, and the roles of buyers and sellers in option trading. Practical examples demonstrate how option payoffs are generated.

What's included

8 videos5 assignments

8 videosTotal 65 minutes

Option Markets and Contracts Option Basics7 minutes
Contracts Option Basics7 minutes
Option Markets - Moneyness and Example12 minutes
Put Option Example11 minutes
Interest Rate Options6 minutes
Caps and Floors7 minutes
Put Call Parity7 minutes
Synthetic Options9 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Foundations of Options Markets30 minutes
Introduction to Options Contracts10 minutes
Understanding Option Moneyness10 minutes
Interest Rate Options10 minutes
Option Pricing Relationships10 minutes

This module focuses on the pricing relationships and risk management concepts involved in options trading. Learners examine put-call parity, synthetic option positions, and the principles used to manage risk exposure in options markets.

What's included

8 videos5 assignments

8 videosTotal 41 minutes

Long Call and Short Call8 minutes
Risk Management of Options7 minutes
Details on Risk Management of Options5 minutes
Introduction to Course1 minute
Types of Derivatives2 minutes
Types of Option & Jargons5 minutes
Options definition7 minutes
Long Call7 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Option Positions and Risk Management30 minutes
Basic Call Option Positions10 minutes
Advanced Risk Management Techniques10 minutes
Types of Derivatives and Options Terminology10 minutes
Options Market Fundamentals10 minutes

This module introduces the essential terminology and concepts used in practical options trading. Learners explore option types, intrinsic value, time value, and how these components influence option pricing and trading decisions.

What's included

8 videos5 assignments

8 videosTotal 58 minutes

Short Call6 minutes
Long Put7 minutes
Short Put6 minutes
Biasness of Options4 minutes
Option ValueIntrinsic and Time Value9 minutes
Intrinsic and Time Value continued10 minutes
Option- Live example7 minutes
Option- Live example continued8 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Core Option Positions and Pricing30 minutes
Call Option Strategies10 minutes
Put Option Strategies10 minutes
Intrinsic and Time Value of Options10 minutes
Real Market Option Examples10 minutes

This module examines important indicators used in options trading such as open interest and market behavior near option expiry. Learners analyze how traders interpret open interest patterns, expiry effects, and market signals to make informed trading decisions.

What's included

8 videos5 assignments

8 videosTotal 68 minutes

Open Interest live real example9 minutes
Open Interest- graphs9 minutes
Open Interest Behavior11 minutes
Nifty Expiry example8 minutes
Understanding the example8 minutes
Understanding the time value for example7 minutes
Option Strategies3 minutes
Hedging Strategies12 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Market Indicators and Trading Insights30 minutes
Understanding Open Interest10 minutes
Interpreting Open Interest Behavior10 minutes
Option Expiry Analysis10 minutes
Introduction to Option Strategies10 minutes

This module focuses on advanced option strategies used for hedging, speculation, and volatility trading. Learners explore spread strategies, protective positions, and volatility-based strategies such as straddles and strangles.

What's included

13 videos5 assignments

13 videosTotal 111 minutes

Protective Put11 minutes
Spread Strategy6 minutes
Bull Call Strategy Pay-off8 minutes
Bull Put Spread9 minutes
Understanding Bear Put9 minutes
Bear Call Spread8 minutes
Long Call Butterfly9 minutes
Calculating the Payoff9 minutes
Long Put Butterfly9 minutes
Long Call Condor7 minutes
Long Straddle9 minutes
Short Straddle9 minutes
Long and Short Strangle9 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Advanced Option Trading Strategies30 minutes
Protective and Spread Strategies10 minutes
Bullish Spread Strategies10 minutes
Bearish Spread Strategies10 minutes
Volatility and Complex Strategies10 minutes

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