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Options Trading for Beginners
Work through the site in this order if you are new to contracts, expiration dates, strike prices, assignment, and options risk.
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What you’ll understand after this path
Calls and putsStrike pricesOptions chainsThe GreeksRisk basicsBeginner strategies
01
Beginner LessonUnderstand what an option is
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02
Core ConceptCompare calls and puts
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03
Market ScreenLearn to read an options chain
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04
Risk LanguageMeet the Greeks
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05
Risk CheckStudy the major risks
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06
First StrategyMove into beginner strategies
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