Options Trading For Beginners

This course introduces the foundational concepts of options trading. You will learn how options are priced, the role of implied volatility, and the mechanics of buying, selling, and trading vertical spreads. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to begin your options trading journey with clarity and confidence.


What You Will Learn:
  • How options are priced and how implied volatility impacts trades
  • How to buy, sell, and manage basic options positions
  • How to use vertical spreads as a foundational strategy
Experienced Instructor
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Ardi Aaziznia

Options Trader

Ardi Aaziznia is a finance professional with multiple years of experience as an analyst in the capital market. Ardi earned a bachelor of commerce degree and graduated with honors from the Sauder School of Business, at University of British Columbia.

We highly recommend using Interactive Brokers as our preferred day trading broker.
Level: Beginner
Duration:  1hr 50min
Videos:  6
Access: 1 year
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