Course Title: Options Trading Course
Course Description: This course will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of options trading, from the basics to advanced concepts.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Options Trading
- What are options?
- Types of options
- Options terminology and symbols
- Options pricing and valuation
Module 2: Option Strategies and Trading Techniques
- Call and put options
- Long and short positions
- Buying and selling options
- Basic option trading strategies (e.g. covered calls, protective puts)
Module 3: Advanced Option Strategies
- Spreads (e.g. bull call spread, bear put spread)
- Straddles and strangles
- Butterfly spreads
- Iron condors
Module 4: Options Trading Psychology and Risk Management
- Managing emotions and behavior when trading options
- Risk management strategies
- Hedging techniques
- Trading plan development
Module 5: Technical Analysis for Options Trading
- Introduction to technical analysis
- Chart patterns and indicators
- Option trading strategies using technical analysis
Module 6: Fundamental Analysis for Options Trading
- Introduction to fundamental analysis
- Economic indicators and their impact on options trading
- Option trading strategies using fundamental analysis
Module 7: Options Trading Platforms and Tools
- Options trading platforms and their features
- Options analysis tools and software
- Brokerage selection and account setup
Module 8: Advanced Concepts in Options Trading
- Option greeks (e.g. delta, gamma, theta, vega)
- Implied volatility and its impact on options trading
- Exotic options (e.g. binary options, Asian options)
Course Project: Students will develop a trading plan and execute options trades using a simulated trading platform.
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of stocks and the stock market.