Understanding Options

• What are Calls and Puts?
• The Basics of Option Contracts
• Key Terminology & Definitions
• Reading an Options Chain
• American vs. European Style Options

Pricing & The Greeks

• Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Value
• Understanding Delta, Gamma, Theta & Vega
• The Role of Implied Volatility
• Volatility Skew & Smile
• How Interest Rates Affect Pricing

Core Strategies

• Covered Calls & Cash-Secured Puts
• Long Calls & Long Puts
• Protective Puts & Collars
• The Wheel Strategy
• Selling Naked Puts

Advanced Strategies

• Spreads: Vertical, Horizontal & Diagonal
• Straddles & Strangles
• Iron Condors & Butterflies
• Ratio Spreads
• Backspreads

Setting Up a Portfolio

• Defining Your Trading Goals
• Capital Allocation & Position Sizing
• Choosing the Right Broker
• Understanding Brokerage Fees
• Setting Up a Watchlist

Managing Risk

• Using Stop-Loss Orders
• Portfolio Hedging Techniques
• Understanding Margin & Leverage
• Diversification with Options
• Adjusting & Rolling Positions

Market Analysis

• Technical vs. Fundamental Analysis
• Reading Charts & Identifying Trends
• Using Indicators & Oscillators
• Analyzing Open Interest
• The Put/Call Ratio

Trading Psychology

• Overcoming Fear & Greed
• Developing Discipline & Patience
• Creating a Trading Plan
• Dealing with Losing Streaks
• The Importance of a Trading Journal

Tools & Platforms

• Using Options Scanners
• Backtesting Your Strategies
• Choosing a Trading Platform
• Portfolio Analysis Tools
• Understanding Order Types