Option Fundamentals

What Are Options?

Learn the basic principles of options trading—what options are and how they work.

Long Equity Options Explained

Learn what it means to have a long equity call or long equity put position.

Options Assignment Explained

Learn what an options assignment is and what it means when an options seller gets assigned.

Options Closing Transactions: Eliminating or Reducing a Position Explained

Learn the basics of a closing transaction and what it means for your position in an options contract.

What is the Difference Between American-style and European-style Options?

American-style options can be exercised at any time, for any reason, prior to expiration, up to and including expiration day. European-style options can be exercised only at expiration.

Options Expiration Explained

Learn what happens when an option contract approaches expiration.

Options Opening Transactions: Creating or Increasing a Position Explained

Learn about what happens when you create or increase a position in a particular options contract.

Do All Listed Stocks Have Listed Options?

In the United States, several thousand stocks and ETFs are listed for trading, however, not all of these equity securities have listed options.

Options Pricing Explained

Learn what factors affect equity options prices.

Options Strike Price Explained

Learn what the strike price is and what it means for an options contract.

Option Type, Style, Class and Series Explained

There are four aspects of an option—type, style, class and series.

What is a Strike Price?

The strike price is the price at which an option can be exercised by its holder (owner).

Short Equity Call & Put Explained

Learn what it means to have a short equity call or short equity put position.

What is Assignment?

If a seller is assigned on a call they have sold, they are obligated to deliver the underlying. If they're assigned on a put they have sold, the seller is obligated to buy the underlying. 

Getting Started With Options

When it comes to investing with options, it makes sense to start with an understanding of the fundamental aspects.

Options Core Concepts and Terms

If you are new to options or just want a refresher on fundamental terms and concepts, then you will want to watch this webinar.

Basics of Calls & Puts

Learn the basics of calls and puts.

Options Pricing 101

Learn about the intrinsic value vs. extrinsic value of an option as well as what it means to be in-the-money, at-the-money or out-of-the-money.