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Derivatives - Options & Futures
  • Level Professional
  • Duration 16 hours
  • Course by Interactive Brokers
  • Offered by

About

While investing and trading in the options market may seem somewhat more daunting than other asset classes such as stocks, bonds, exchange-traded funds, currencies and commodities, you’ll ultimately find that their complexity can be boiled down to simple concepts you’ll be able to understand and use the more you’re exposed to, and have hands-on experience with the material. Our aim is for you to acquire these skills, as well as the know-how, to invest and trade in these often-complex financial instruments. We'll explore the mechanics of futures market, where we’ll introduce you to some of the risks faced by investors in the futures market, how certain of those risks are mitigated, as well as the difference between spot and forward prices, and contango and backwardation. We’ll also provide you with other insights about the mechanics of trading futures, including the roles of commoditized contracts, as well as margin requirements. Students may also further their involvement with this material by opening a free demo Trader Workstation Paper Trading account, enabling them to enjoy a hands-on experience in a safe, simulated trading environment, while being fully immersed in the fundamentals that underpin the capital markets. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD). To receive a copy of the ODD call 312-542-6901 or copy and paste this link into your browser: http://www.optionsclearing.com/about/publications/character-risks.jsp Multiple leg strategies, including spreads, will incur multiple commission charges.

Modules

All About Options - Overview

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  • All about Options - Overview

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  • All About Options - Overview

Question #1 - What is an Option?

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  • What is an Option?

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  • What is an Option? - Overview

Stock Option: Buyers, Sellers, Terms & Types

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  • Options Terms, Types & Roles

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  • Stock Option: Buyers, Sellers, Terms & Types

Stock Options: Contract Components

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  • Options Contract Components

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  • Stock Options: Contract Components

Stock Options: Benefits & Risks

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  • Stock Options: Benefits & Risks

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  • Stock Options: Benefits & Risks

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  • Option Reference Material

All About Options- Graded Assessment

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  • All About Options- Graded Assessment

Options Market Mechanics Overview

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  • Options Market Mechanics Overview

Understanding Put-Call Parity

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  • Understanding Put-Call Parity

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  • Understanding Put-Call Parity

Option Valuation and Input Variables

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  • Option Valuation and Input Variables

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  • Option Valuation and Input Variables

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  • OIC Option Calculator

Introduction to Options - The Greeks

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  • Introduction to Options - The Greeks

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  • Introduction to Options - The Greeks

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  • The Greeks

Introduction to Options - Graded Assessment

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  • Introduction to Options-Graded

Additional Market Commentary

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  • Market Commentary - Option Articles

Basic Option Strategies - Overview

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  • Basic Option Strategies - Overview

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  • Optional - Free Trial IBKR Trader Workstation Account

Bull Market - Long Call

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  • Bull Market - Long Call

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Practical Usage - Bull Market - Long Call

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  • Practical Usage - Bull Market - Long Call

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Bull Market - Short Put

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  • Bull Market - Short Put

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  • Bull Market - Short Put

Practical Usage - Bull Market - Short Put

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Bull Market - Covered Call

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  • Bull Market - Covered Call

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Practical Usage - Bull Market - Covered Call

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  • Practical Usage - Bull Market - Covered Call

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Bear Market - Long Put

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  • Bear Market - Long Put

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  • Bear Market - Long Put

Practical Usage - Bear Market - Long Put

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  • Practical Usage - Bear Market - Long Put

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Bear Market - Covered Put

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  • Bear Market - Covered Put

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Practical Usage - Bear Market - Covered Put

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  • Practical Usage - Bear Market - Covered Put

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  • Practical Usage - Bear Market - Covered Put

Option Strategies - Graded Assessment

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  • Option Strategies - Graded Assessment

Neutral Market Strategies

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  • Neutral Market Strategies Overview

Neutral Market - Short Straddle

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  • Neutral Market - Short Straddle

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  • Short Straddle

Practical Usage - Neutral Market - Short Straddle

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Neutral Market - Short Strangle

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  • Short Strangle

Practical Usage - Neutral Market - Short Strangle

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  • Additional Reading Material from Traders’ Insight

Neutral Market Strategies - Graded Assessment

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  • Neutral Market Strategies - Graded Assessment

Mechanics of the Futures Market Overview

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  • Futures - Overview

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  • Mechanics of the Futures Market Overview

A Word About Risk

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  • A Word About Risk

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  • A Word About Risk

Futures Pricing: The Basis

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  • Futures Pricing: The Basis

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Futures Prices: Contango & Backwardation

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  • Backwardation and Contango

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  • Futures Prices: Contango & Backwardation

A Closer Look at Contracts

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  • A Closer Look at Contracts

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  • Additional Resources

Futures Margin

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  • Futures Margin

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  • Margin: Know What's Needed

Futures Contract Demo

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  • Futures Contract Demo

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Mechanics of Futures - Graded Assessment

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  • Mechanics of Futures - Graded Assessment

Derivatives Conclusion

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  • Derivatives Conclusion

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  • IBKR Traders’ Insight Articles and Videos

Conclusion of Specialization

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  • Conclusion of Specialization

Auto Summary

Discover the essentials of trading options and futures with this comprehensive course designed for professionals in Business & Management. Guided by expert instructors from Coursera, you'll delve into the mechanics of the futures market, risk mitigation, and the nuances of trading strategies. Gain practical experience through a free demo trading account. This 960-minute course offers Starter and Professional subscription options, making it ideal for those looking to deepen their understanding and skills in these complex financial instruments.

Jeff Praissman
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Jeff Praissman

Lucas Deaver
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Lucas Deaver

Andrew Wilkinson
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Andrew Wilkinson

Mary MacNamara
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Mary MacNamara

Steven Levine
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Steven Levine