Options Trading BasicsLearn the absolute essential options trading concepts. #1: Why Trade Options? You can trade whatever product you'd like, so why trade options? Read Guide → #2: Basics of Calls and Puts Learn the basics of call options and put options. Read Guide → #3: What is a Strike Price? Learn about an option's strike price and "moneyness." Read Guide → #4: Options Expiration Learn about when options expire and how to choose an expiration. Read Guide → #5: Intrinsic & Extrinsic Value Every option has two price components: intrinsic and extrinsic value. Read Guide → #6: Exercise & Assignment What happens when an option is exercised? Read Guide → #7: The Bid-Ask Spread Learn about gauging an option's "liquidity" with the bid-ask spread. Read Guide → #8: Volume & Open Interest Learn more about option liquidity with volume and open interest. Read Guide → #9: Order Types: Market, Limit, GTC, Stop-Loss There are numerous order types you can use when trading stocks or options. Which ones are the best and which are the worst? Read Guide → Back to Free Guides ➜
