Options Basics

This video delivers five essential options fundamentals in just five minutes, providing a rapid yet clear overview of key concepts that form the backbone of options trading. It’s perfect for getting a fast grasp of terminology and strategic thinking.

You’ll learn:

  • The difference between calls and puts and the rights they confer

  • How long and short positions function and generate profit/loss

  • What in-the-money, at-the-money, and out-of-the-money mean

  • The importance of expiration date and strike price in value

  • How volatility impacts option pricing and trader decisions

📘 Related Exams: SIE, Series 6, Series 7, Series 9, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
🧠 Skill Level: Beginner
📈 Topics Covered: Options basics, calls & puts, option moneyness, expiration vs. strike, volatility impact

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