Eager to try options trading for the first time? Want to propel your trading to the next level and beyond? Whether you’re new to the world of puts and calls or have years of first-hand experience, this exclusive event has something for you. Gain a wealth of actionable trading ideas in one of our suggested learning tracks, or feel free to design your own custom agenda.
Track One
Let’s do this! Your first options trade
Want to trade options, but not quite sure where to start? We’ll show you the ropes and walk you through the basics. By the end, you’ll be ready to place your first options trade with confidence.
Every options trader starts somewhere; this is the place to begin. In this session, we’ll cut through the jargon and explain options in language everyone can understand.
Now that you know the basics of options, we’ll zoom in on a hypothetical trade and look at “what if” scenarios to understand the potential impact of various factors.
We’ll help you understand this widely used income-generating strategy. Depending on your goals, covered calls could be a good candidate for your first options trade.
We’ll walk you step-by-step through your first options trade, from idea to strategy selection to execution on E*TRADE’s platforms. The rest is up to you!
Track Two
Beyond basics: Taking it to the next level
Got the basics and ready to kick it up a notch? We’ll explore the Greeks, options spreads, and how to combine multiple strategies leveraging the Power E*TRADE platform.
Delta, gamma, theta, vega, and rho. Discover how these statistical measures are derived, interpreted, and used strategically by traders.
Spread trading involves two or more “legs” that can be combined for up, down, or sideways markets. Learn how to get started with two basic strategies.
We’ll run Power E*TRADE through its paces and show you how to get the most from the intuitive tools, charts, and data on our premier trading platform.
This will be a big step in your options journey. Learn how basic options strategies can be combined to create tailored risk/reward profiles.
Track Three
Rarified air: Reaching for the summit
You really know your stuff. So let’s dive even deeper. We’ll examine advanced strategies, explore the impact of volatility, and show you how to maximize the Power E*TRADE platform.
Using Power E*TRADE, we’ll analyze current versus historical volatility and discuss how to find potential options trading opportunities in an effort to gain an edge in our positions.
Learn how to use our premier platform to analyze everything from simple options trades to complex strategies, either before or after your trade.
If the trend is your friend, what’s an options trader to do when there is no trend? In this session, you’ll learn an options strategy for a sideways market.
In this session, we’ll discuss the unique characteristics of index options and learn a number of advanced trading strategies, including straddles, strangles, butterflies, and condors.
E*TRADE's Options Forum
Summary
Eager to try options trading for the first time? Want to propel your trading to the next level and beyond? Whether you’re new to the world of puts and calls or have years of first-hand experience, this exclusive event has something for you. Gain a wealth of actionable trading ideas in one of our suggested learning tracks, or feel free to design your own custom agenda.
Speakers
Senior Strategist, Trader Education, E*TRADE Securities LLC
Senior Strategist, Investor Education, E*TRADE Securities LLC
Senior Strategist, Investor Education, E*TRADE Securities LLC
Senior Strategist, Investor Education, E*TRADE Securities LLC