Description

This course is designed to equip retail investors with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of options trading, enabling them to make informed decisions and enhance their investment portfolios.

Options are a crucial component of the derivatives market, providing investors with flexibility, leverage, and risk management capabilities. The market has evolved over the past five years and to be a successful trader you need to evolve and understand what are the forces that drive the market today.

Because of the increased volume of options and leverage that comes with it, a trader cannot afford to ignore these flows like before. Options volumes have become one if not the key flow that is responsible for certain price action. Understanding it will make you a better risk manager and a more successful trader.

Course Objectives

• Introduction to Derivatives: Understand the basics of derivatives, including futures, forwards, swaps, and options
• Deep Dive into Options: Learn about different types of options (calls and puts), their valuation, and various trading strategies
• Market Analysis: Gain insights into market behavior and how options can be used to hedge risks or speculate on market movements
• Practical Applications: Engage in real-world scenarios and case studies to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations