Options Trading BasicsLearn the absolute essential options trading concepts. Options Trading Explained What is options trading? Read Guide → Basics of Calls and Puts Learn the basics of call options and put options. Read Guide → What is a Strike Price? Learn about an option's strike price and "moneyness." Read Guide → Options Expiration Learn about when options expire and how to choose an expiration. Read Guide → Intrinsic & Extrinsic Value Every option has two price components: intrinsic and extrinsic value. Read Guide → Exercise & Assignment What happens when an option is exercised? Read Guide → The Bid-Ask Spread Learn about gauging an option's "liquidity" with the bid-ask spread. Read Guide → Volume & Open Interest Learn more about option liquidity with volume and open interest. Read Guide → 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 ➜
