Options Trading Basics
We have created this free powerpoint presentation for an introduction to the basic terms, rights and responsibilities of anyone wishing to trade options. If you are new to options start here to get the language of options down so you can have the foundation to become a master trader.
The terms presented in the free presentation are applicable to options on stocks or commodities. We recommend it to everyone.
Success starts with taking action. Here is what you will gain an understanding of in this presentation:
- What is an option?
- What is a Call?
- What is a Put?
- What are my rights and obligations as a buyer of options?
- What are my rights and obligations as a seller of options?
- What is exercising and options?
- How many options are available for one stock?
- How to read a basic option chain?
- What does in the money (ITM) mean?
- What does out of the money (OTM) mean?


