"Your Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Options Trading" Volume 1 is part of a complete Full Options Course in 3 volumes. You don't need to spend thousands of dollars to trade Options like a pro.
This is the Only Options Course You Will Ever Need"
The full course is designed to take you from the basics to advanced strategies in options trading. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced trader, this book offers a structured and detailed approach to mastering options.

Chapter Highlights

Chapter 1: Introduction Explore the rich history and evolution of options trading, from ancient beginnings to the modern financial markets. Understand the common pitfalls traders face and best practices to avoid them.

Chapter 2: The Basics of Options Learn what options are through real-life examples and understand why they are a valuable trading tool. This chapter covers basic terminologies and explains how options work and the associated risks.

Chapter 3: Risk Management Delve into the key concepts and techniques of risk management. Develop a robust risk management plan and learn practical steps to implement it, with case studies and examples to guide you.

Chapter 4: Trading Psychology Understand the psychological challenges in trading and develop strategies to build emotional discipline and a resilient mindset. This chapter provides practical steps to enhance your trading psychology and avoid common pitfalls.

Chapter 5: Introduction to Technical Analysis Gain insights into the basic principles of technical analysis, including types of charts, trends, support and resistance, volume analysis, moving averages, and basic chart patterns.

Chapter 6: Setting Up for Success Learn how to choose a broker, understand the options market, and navigate exchanges and platforms. This chapter also covers regulatory environments, margin requirements, and settlement procedures.

Chapter 7: Understanding Options Pricing Discover how options are priced by exploring intrinsic value, time value, volatility, interest rates, dividends, and the Black-Scholes model. Understand the role of market makers in the options market.

Chapter 8: Basic Options Strategies Master fundamental options strategies such as buying calls, buying puts, selling covered calls, and selling cash-secured puts. Understand the characteristics and practical applications of each strategy.

Chapter 9: The Greeks Get an in-depth explanation of the options Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega, and Rho) and their practical implications in trading.

Chapter 10: Implied Volatility Understand implied volatility, its calculation, and its impact on options pricing. Learn to identify overvalued and undervalued options and use options pricing calculators effectively.

Chapter 11: The Expected (Implied) Move Learn how to calculate the expected move of an asset and understand its implications. This chapter explains standard deviations and provides practical examples.

Chapter 12: Connect with the Author Find out how to connect with the author for feedback and questions, fostering a community of continuous learning and improvement.

Chapter 13: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Address common questions related to general options trading, pricing and valuation, trading strategies, risk management, technical analysis, execution, and settlement.

Appendix: List of Common Terms Related to Options Trading A comprehensive glossary of key terms in options trading, serving as a handy reference for readers.

This book aims to equip readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the options market confidently and successfully and setting you up for the next volume.