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Delta + Strike Price
Dive deeper into one of the most important Greeks in trading, Delta, and how this can impact which strike you select.
The Greeks
The Greeks are important factors that determine and help influence options pricing. Henry defines Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega, and Rho.
Moneyness: ITM, ATM, and OTM Options
Henry breaks down the importance of choosing your strikes when configuring your option spreads and the concepts of in-the-money, at-the-money, and out-of-the-money.
Implied Volatility
Discover what implied volatility is, how it impacts options traders, and how to view it in the Options Chain.
Options Expiration
One key difference between options and stocks is that options expire. Henry identifies the different types of expiration and how options are affected by this.
Identifying Liquidity For Options Trading
Henry covers a few key factors, including liquidity, volume, and open interest, that help identify the best securities to trade.
Conclusion
Allison reviews why risk is important when trading options, how we can control risk, and how we use options as a trading vehicle for leverage knowing our rights and responsibilities.
Conclusion
Sam recaps what to look for when trading options and how to gauge which strategies to use and when.