Understanding Options Overview
This Understanding Options course provides an overview of options terminology and how options can be used effectively. We explore moneyness, intrinsic vs. extrinsic value, and also show simple hedging strategies. We also look at pay off diagrams and how we can use an option pricing model to determine effective strategies.
Understanding Options Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
CFI’s Capital Markets & Securities Analyst (CMSA)® program covers all the basic, intermediate, and advanced topics about sales and trading, investment banking, and asset management. This program teaches you trading strategies used in the finance and capital markets industry. It is ideal for students who want to learn how to trade different asset classes. The program is completely online so you can take it at your own pace, from anywhere in the world.
Common career paths for students who take the CMSA® are Sales & Trading, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Treasury, Risk Management, and other capital markets careers.
This course is great for anyone looking to enhance their knowledge of derivatives and options. These tools can be used in careers involving trading, and for managing the exposure of a portfolio.
Understanding Options is part of the Capital Markets & Securities Analyst (CMSA)® certification, which includes 36 courses.
6 courses from beginner to intermediate level.
01 Optional8 courses from beginner to intermediate level.
02 Required21 courses in advanced and intermediate levels.
03 RequiredSubmit your CMSA® checklist and order your certificate.
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