Financial Options Course 1

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Level 1: Basic

Introduce the fundamental concepts and operation of options.

Content:

1. Introduction to Options
   • What are financial options?
   • Difference between stocks and options.
   • Basic terminology (calls, puts, strike price, expiration date).
2. Basic terminology (calls, puts, strike price, expiration date).
   • Call options.
   • Put options.
   • American options vs. European options.
3. How Options Work
   • Rights and obligations of buyers and sellers.
   • The concept of premium.
   • How option prices are determined.
4. Exercises and Assignments
   • Examples of how to buy and sell options
   • Using simulators to practice.
5. Risks and Benefits
   • Advantages of trading with options.
   • Inherent risks in options trading.
6. Tools and Platforms
   • Introduction to Thinkorswim and other platforms.
   • How to navigate the options trading platform.