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Options Trading Course

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Option Fundamentals and Core Concepts

We’ve all heard about Options trading but never really understand what exactly it is. So, in this session let us understand what are Options in a simplified way using real life examples. Let’s begin

Understanding Options with Real-Life Examples

There are two very important concepts in Options Trading that have been discussed briefly in this video. Let’s simplify it for all of us to be able to understand the fundamentals correctly. Start now! 

Understanding Options in the Stock Market

When an issuer decides to redeem a bond before it matures, they are willing to pay more than the bond's par value. This is known as a call premium. To further understand it using a practical example, let’s deep dive into this session.

What is a Call Premium?

If you are perplexed by how to remember what a call option and a put option does, jump onto this session where Mr. Abhishek Kar will help you in better recollection of the concepts.

Abhishek Kar's Strategy Hack #1

Now that we’ve understood what Options are, the next question is why do people use Options? Well, majorly Options are used for three reasons in the Indian Markets: for hedging, for speculating and by full time traders while trading. Let’s check out this video to know more!

Exploring the Advantages of Options Trading

Since the days of the barter system, every transaction has had a counterparty. Every supplier must have a buyer. The same is true for options; every option buyer needs an option seller. Let's watch the video to learn what they mean and the risks they pose.

Options Buying v/s Options Selling

To trade options, one needs to be familiar with terms like strike price, expiration date, premium, and many more. The instructor has covered all the necessary terminologies for options trading using Dhan's platform. So let's begin!

Essential Terminologies in Options Trading

Comprehensive Glossary of Options (Downloadable PDF)

Extrinsic value and intrinsic value together make up the premium for an option. Intrinsic value is reflective of the actual value of the strike price versus the current market price.  Time to expiration, implied volatility, dividends, and interest rate risks makeup extrinsic value. Let’s understand better in this video.

What are Intrinsic and Extrinsic Option Values?

It can be tough to understand how the price of an option gets affected with the passage of time. But don't worry since we Mr. Abhishek has simplified it for us through this small yet useful hack! Learn right away!

Abhishek Kar's Strategy Hack #2

Understanding the concept of moneyness is very important. The moneyness of an option indicates whether exercising it right away will result in a profit. There are many forms of moneyness that we have covered in this video. Let's take a look!

Understanding Moneyness in Options Trading

Abhishek Kar's Strategy Hack #3

Mastering Open Interest and Option Greeks

In this video, you’ll understand how to interpret call & put strategies, what happens with change in open interest and what are the implications. Let’s get going.

Interpretation and Significance of Long-Short Positions in Options

In this video we will practically understand what Option chains are and how to analyse them. We’ll learn how to interpret option chain analysis for anyone who wants to venture into Options trading professionally as well. Let’s begin!

Navigating the Option Chain: Option Chain Analysis

Introduction to Option Greeks

It's crucial that we explore the implications and applications in the Indian stock market practically so that you may better understand options trading concepts. In this video, we'll see how, on the day of expiry, the price of the underlying stock starts to rise dramatically in a short period of time.

Gamma Blast (Expiry Day Example)

Gamma indicates an option's volatility in relation to changes in the underlying asset. Therefore, keeping an eye on your gamma will show you how much your delta (position risk) varies. To learn more about the relationship between delta and gamma, watch this session.

Exploring the Delta-Gamma Relationship

Relation between Delta and Gamma (Downloadable PDF)

Watch this session to understand using practical examples around how option chains would help in trading like a pro

Understanding Option Greeks on Live Trading Screens

Now that we’ve understood how option theta or option greeks work when we talk about various aspects of indices, it's important to understand how they function when we talk about stocks.

Option Greeks Explained with Stock Examples

Volatility Index and Risk Management

Volatility is one of several factors that influence options price, and we'll analyze it in this video. The fluctuations in the market price of the underlying asset are referred to as volatility. It is a gauge of how quickly and significantly underlying asset prices shift. Investors can better understand why option prices react in certain ways by being aware of volatility.

Introduction to Volatility

The NIFTY 50 is used by Indian stock markets to evaluate market volatility, and is referred to as the "India VIX Index" or "VIX" in India. This is mostly a tool for traders and investors to use when deciding when to buy and sell shares. Check out the video to know more!

Breaking Down the Volatility Index (VIX) for Easy Understanding

Undoubtedly one of the most popular indicators of market emotion is the volatility index, or VIX. The VIX offers traders the chance to profit from volatility itself in addition to serving as a useful tool for risk assessment. We also touch base on CBOE and S&P 500 VIX.

Mastering VIX: In-Depth Explanation and Utilization

The put-call ratio (PCR) is a popular measure for assessing the mood of the options market. As a contrarian indicator, the ratio examines option building and assists traders in determining if a recent market collapse or increase is excessive and whether the time has arrived to place a contrarian call.

Understanding the Put-Call Ratio (PCR)

Essential Options Trading Strategies

Both strangles and straddles are options trading strategies that let a trader profit from substantial price changes in a stock, whether those price changes are upward or downward. In both strategies, the same amount of call and put options with the same expiration date are purchased. Let’s see how to apply this practically in this video.

Understanding Straddle and Strangle Strategies

Iron Condor and Butterfly Strategies Explained

One of the easiest option strategies a trader can use is the spread strategy. Spreads are multi-legged tactics with at least two options. When I refer to multi-leg strategies, I mean that at least two option transactions are necessary.

The optimal time to use a spread strategy like the "Bull Call Spread" is when your perspective on the company or index is "moderate" and not very "aggressive."


What is a Bull Call Spread?

The Bear Put Spread, which is, as you might have guessed, the inverse of the Bull Call Spread, is the first bearish technique we'll examine. The Bear Put Spread is very simple to use, just like the Bull Call Spread is. Let's watch this session to understand how.

Exploring Bear Put Spread

The Bear Call Spread, like the Bear Put Spread, is a two-leg option strategy that is used when the market is 'moderately bearish.' In terms of payoff structure, the Bear Call Spread is similar to the Bear Put Spread, but there are some distinctions in terms of strategy execution and strike choice. To know what, dive in!

Exploring Bear Call Spread

The Bull Put Spread is similar to the Bull Call Spread in terms of the payoff structure; however there are a few differences in terms of strategy execution and strike selection. To know what, let’s watch the video.

What is a Bull Put Spread?

Ratios, Payoff Charts, and Trading Psychology

If you’re looking to make money in any market condition - bullish or bearish you must watch this session to know how we can do it through analysing ratios.

Ratios in Options Trading Explained

Payoff charts are profit and loss graphs that display an option's or a combination of options' risk/reward profile. Because option probability might be difficult to understand, profit and loss graphs provide an instant snapshot of the risk/reward for any trading ideas you may have. So let’s practically analyse it.

Mastering Payoff Charts

Trading, according to Abhishek Kar, is 80% about psychology and 20% about strategy. The pitfalls that people commonly make while trading in options can cause their portfolios to decline, and he has highlighted these in this video as well. For better understanding, he also shares examples from his own life.

Importance of Psychology of Trading - Part 1

In this video, a few key points from the standpoint of a trader are explained. Check them out right away.

Importance of Psychology of Trading - Part 2

Let's use this session to learn how to use the strategies that were discussed. The payoff graph, the breakeven point, the maximum loss that can be incurred using a given strategy, and what to do when the market moves sideways will also be discussed.

Strategies Application (Live Examples)

Basics of Options Trading

Abhishek Kar, a 10+ years experienced derivatives trader, is a sought-after keynote speaker at esteemed institutions like IIM, IITK, and more. With 883K+ YouTube subscribers, he excels at simplifying complex trading concepts.

Welcome to Basics of Options Trading course on Upsurge.club, where we will lay a strong foundation for you to start your options trading journey. This course is one of the best online options trading courses for individuals looking to learn options trading from scratch. In Lesson 1, Option Fundamentals and Core Concepts, we start with the fundamental principles of options trading, understanding them through real-life examples, making even the most complex option trading concepts seem simple. You will see how options work in the stock market and learn the concept of a call premium. As we continue learning, we will compare the advantages of buying and selling options along with all the options trading terms so you can speak the language of options trading fluently. You can also download a glossary of these terms for your offline learning. Next, we will study the intrinsic and extrinsic option values and conclude the module by exploring the concept of moneyness. In bonus content, we have 2 exclusive strategy hacks from Abhisek Kar that wrap up the module with some practical strategy tips. In Lesson 2, Mastering Open Interest and Option Greeks, you will level up your options trading skillset. You will begin by understanding long-short positions in options and their significance. Then, you will learn about Option Chain Analysis so you can learn to navigate the option chain effectively. Next, we dive deep into Option Greeks - Delta, Gamma, Theta, and Vega - and how they impact options pricing. You will understand Gamma Blast through an expiry day example in order to make complex concepts simpler. We will also explore the relationship between Delta and Gamma. To conclude this module, you will enhance your practical knowledge and learn to interpret Option Greeks using live trading screens and refine this with stock examples. Lesson 3, Volatility Index and Risk Management, focuses on volatility, a key factor in options trading. You will learn about volatility and its impact on options trading. We will break down the Volatility Index (VIX) into easy-to-understand parts so that you grasp the concept thoroughly. Mastering the VIX is essential, and so we will also provide an in-depth explanation of its use in trading strategies. Plus, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Put-Call Ratio (PCR), an important tool for risk assessment in options trading. In Lesson 4, Essential Options Trading Strategies, we shift our focus to practical options trading strategies. We will explore essential strategies such as Straddle and Strangle, providing you with a solid foundation in their application. You will also gain insights into advanced strategies like the Iron Condor and Butterfly, with explanations on when and how to use them effectively. To navigate different market conditions, we will also understand call and put spread strategies. In the final lesson, Ratios, Payoff Charts, and Trading Psychology, we will cover a range of topics essential for your options trading skills. You will learn how to use ratios in options trading and skillfully interpret payoff charts. Understanding the psychology of trading is a critical aspect of success, and we will understand it by breaking it down into two comprehensive parts. To tie it all together, we will showcase these strategies in action through live examples, allowing you to witness real-life applications. By the end of this comprehensive online option trading course, you will have the knowledge and practical skills required to excel in the world of options trading. Whether you're a beginner looking to build a strong foundation or an experienced trader aiming to enhance your strategies, our Basics of Options Trading course has you covered. Get ready to unlock the potential of options trading and elevate your trading journey. Course Highlights: - Build a strong foundation in options trading principles with real-life examples. - Master the intricacies of open interest and option Greeks for more informed trading decisions. - Understand the role of volatility, break down the Volatility Index (VIX), and learn to utilize it effectively in your strategies. - Learn ratios, payoff charts, and the psychology of trading, with practical applications in live examples. Who is this course for: - Beginners looking to build a strong foundation in options trading from scratch. - Anyone who is interested in learning a diverse range of options trading strategies. - Enthusiasts eager to gain exclusive strategy hacks from Abhishek Kar. - Anyone who wants to unlock the power of option Greeks for trading success. - Anyone who is interested in understanding the psychology of trading and building emotional resilience.

This course covered a lot of concepts required to get started with Options trading.

Want to start options trading? Get your fundamentals right with our course, Basics of Options Trading, and master all the essential concepts required to trade options with confidence.