Options Terminology - Online

Building on the Derivative Instruments course, this intensive intermediate level course explores the different types of option products, including options on equities, indexes, futures, foreign exchange and interest rates.

This course replicates the content from lesson 1 of Options - Online

This is an asynchronous eLearning course that can be accessed 24/7 from any internet enabled computer. Subscription period for this course is 90 days.


Floor and compliance personnel, trade support staff seeking advancement and marketing staff.
Students will be able to:
  • Identify the types of options and the risks associated with them
  • Describe the value of an option at expiration
  • Recognize the concept of 'moneyness'
  • Calculate the time value of an option
Derivative Instruments - Online or equivalent knowledge
Options Terminology
  • Call and put options
  • Exchange-traded vs. over-the-counter (OTC) options
  • Call option valuation at expiration
  • Payoff and value profiles
  • Option valuation before expiration