Introduction to Option Strategy
IN THIS LESSON:
Option basics
In this lesson we introduce the basic concepts of options:
Introduction - 0:00
Understanding an options chain - 0:51
The basics of calls & puts - 1:25
SPY options trade example - 2:22
Understanding strike prices & expiration dates - 6:02
Understanding moneyness (intrinsic & extrinsic value) - 7:44
Important factors in option pricing and movement (implied volatility, delta, gamma, theta, volume & open interest) - 8:49
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The Options Industry Council offers some great free resources and videos through their OCC Learning portal to help further your option education journey.
Investopedia is another great resource with tons of articles on all things investing, including a myriad of option related information.
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