How can i learn Options Trading step by step?

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The "Introduction to Options" course is tailored for individuals who are either new to options trading or looking to refresh their knowledge of risk management basics. This intermediate-level course also serves as a practical guide for learning how to navigate and utilize option fields and data in Interactive Brokers' Trader Workstation (TWS). It's an excellent resource for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of options trading.
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Belangrijkste punten van de cursus:

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1. Inleiding tot call- en putopties: Begint met de basisprincipes van call- en putopties, inclusief vergelijkingen tussen het kopen van aandelen en opties, en introduceert call spreads voor risicobeheer.
2. Verticale Credit Spread: Leert het concept van de credit spread, waarbij twee optiebenen betrokken zijn en een premie wordt verdiend terwijl het risico wordt beheerd.
3. Put-Call pariteit begrijpen: Legt de relatie uit tussen put- en callkoersen, onderliggende aandelenkoersen en de invloed van dividenden en rentevoeten.
4. De Grieken in de optiebeleg: Gaat in op de 'Griekse' variabelen (Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega, Rho) en hoe deze de prijsvorming van opties in de loop van de tijd beïnvloeden, inclusief factoren zoals expiratiedata en rentetarieven.
5. Using TWS Mosaic for Calls and Puts: Provides practical training on adding call and put orders in TWS Mosaic, including configuring displays for Greek values and using the Performance Graph for option scenarios.
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Deelnemers aan de cursus "Inleiding tot Opties" krijgen een solide basis in de essentie van het belegen in opties, inclusief strategische concepten en praktische toepassing in TWS. De cursus is ontworpen om vertrouwen op te bouwen in het begrijpen en uitvoeren van optietrades en biedt een mix van theoretische kennis en praktijkervaring. Of u nu net begint met belegen in opties of uw bestaande vaardigheden wilt versterken, deze cursus biedt waardevolle inzichten en hulpmiddelen om uw belegsstrategieën op de optiemarkt te verbeteren.

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FAQ

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1) What’s the key difference between buying options and owning the stock?

Buying an option gives you the right to buy or sell a stock for a limited time. You only risk the price you pay for the option, but the option loses value as time passes. Owning the stock means you hold it without time limits and move fully with its price.

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2) When should I use a vertical credit spread?

This strategy works when you believe the stock will stay above or below a certain level. It limits both your risk and your possible profit. Your maximum gain is the money received at the start, and your maximum loss is capped.

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3) How does put-call parity help in practice?

It shows the relationship between calls, puts, and the stock price. This helps traders build positions that act like owning the stock and check if option prices are fair.

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4) How do the Greeks guide entries and risk management?

The Greeks measure different risks:

Delta: how much the option moves with the stock.

Gamma: how quickly Delta changes.

Theta: how much value is lost as time passes.

Vega: how sensitive it is to changes in volatility.

Rho: how it reacts to interest rate changes.

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5) How do I analyze and place trades in TWS Mosaic?

You can look at option prices, expiries, and risk measures in the Option Chain. Then build your trade, test possible outcomes with the Performance Graph, and place it using limit orders.