Option Combination Strategies - 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. It illustrates option combination trading strategies, including horizontal and vertical spreads and volatility plays.

This course replicates the content from lesson 3 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.

Available TodayOnlineUSD$60.00
Instructional Method:
Self-Study
Level: Intermediate
CPE Credits: 1

Floor and compliance personnel, trade support staff seeking advancement and marketing staff.
Students will be able to:
  • Recognize ways that spreads can be used as combination strategies.
  • Identify traits of specific portfolio management strategies.
  • Identify how different kinds of volatility plays make money.
Derivative instruments - Online or equivalent knowledge
Option Combination Strategies
  • Horizontal and vertical spreads: bull and bear spreads
  • Portfolio strategies: protective puts and writing covered calls
  • Volatility plays: straddles and strangles