Master the fundamentals of options trading in this beginner-friendly course. Learn how calls, puts, premiums, and strike prices work, and discover how to use options for both hedging and profit-making. A perfect foundation before moving to advanced strategies.
About This Course
The Options Trading Basics course introduces you to the essential building blocks of the options market. You’ll gain a strong understanding of option contracts, payoffs, pricing, and strategies that every trader must know.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or a trader shifting from equities to derivatives, this course provides the knowledge you need to trade options confidently.
What You'll Learn
- Basics of calls & puts
- Understanding strike price & premiums
- Intrinsic vs extrinsic value
- Time decay & volatility impact
- Options payoff diagrams
- Hedging with options
- Simple profit strategies (buying calls & puts)
- Risk management in options trading
Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to Options
• What are options?
• Types of options (calls & puts)
• Why trade options?
Module 2: Options Mechanics
• Strike price & expiration
• Option premiums explained
• Intrinsic vs extrinsic value
Module 3: Key Factors Affecting Options
• Volatility
• Time decay (Theta)
• Liquidity & open interest
Module 4: Option Payoffs
• Payoff diagrams
• Long call & long put
• Break-even points
Module 5: Basic Strategies
• Buying calls & puts
• Using options for hedging
• Combining stock + options
FAQs
Is this course for complete beginners?
Yes, this course is designed to help beginners understand options step by step.
Do I need prior trading experience?
Basic stock market knowledge helps, but it’s not required.
What markets does this apply to?
Options work in stocks, indices, commodities, and even crypto derivatives.
Is risk high in options?
Options can be risky without knowledge. This course helps you minimize risks with the right foundation.