Product Description

Basic Options Video Course 1 is taken from our live mentoring program and focuses on basic option fundamentals and simple strategies.  A benefit to our option trading video collections is they are taught by real traders who share trading tips in each live class presented.  This video collection consists of the following videos:

Instructional Videos Included:

 ETFs and Index Trading

Learn why we primarily trade the RUT and why we do not trade the popular ETFs such as SPY, DIA and IWM. We discuss such benefits as tax savings, commission savings, exercise risk and dividend risk in this lesson.  (Presented by Morris P. Running time: 24 minutes)

Learn about the put option in great detail by a trader with more than 26 years of experience.  He discusses long puts, short puts, assignment, exercise as well as the option Greeks.  (Presented by Duane T. Running time: 32 minutes)

We take a good look at the Call option.  We compare ATM, OTM and ITM contracts to see how the Greeks vary from strike to strike.  (Presented by Morris P. Running time: 26 minutes)

We get back to basics in this class talking about Vertical Spreads. We take a look at Vertical Spreads and the Greeks of those spreads and review the Greeks in general.  (Presented by David H. Running time: 43 minutes)

Let’s talk about how different condors are constructed from different types of spreads.  Are they REALLY that different?  We attempt to show you they are actually very similar.  (Presented by David H. Running time: 27 minutes)

We define what a butterfly spread is, when and how it can be used, and possible adjustments when prices threaten our break-even points. We also find out that we can utilize a butterfly spread to adjust OTHER types of trades.  (Presented by David H. Running time: 42 minutes)

What was going to be a session on butterfly spreads turned out to be a long review on previous topics.  It is very important to solidify this knowledge prior to advancing to more complex trades.  We discuss risk vs. reward and potential profit vs. probability in a trade.  (Presented by David H. Running time: 35 minutes)

We explore the garden variety ATM Calendar Spread, and how it operates. We discuss the Greeks and Implied Volatility with these Calendars. Class is finished by looking at Double Calendars with wider break-even strikes.  (Presented by David H. Running time: 40 minutes)

Welcome!  This is the first class in our new SJO course outline. We are back to basics.  This is a good review even for the experienced.  How is an option different from the underlying asset?  Plus, a common example of a Call option is discussed, as well as a quick review of the Greeks of a single Call Option.  (Presented by David H. Running time: 49 minutes)