Options Trading Tutorial

Option Trading? I think I understand the basics of option trading like calls and puts. What I need help is why an option May put has a strike price of 55 when it's underlying stock is at 52.03 in Feb? Isn't the put for buying it down?

Option trading.? Hello guys.. do u guys know the best place or websites to trade options? and can u guys recommened any books or articles on option trading. im 22 and im thinking of venturing into options.

option trading? anyone out there can give ma a explanation of option investing / trading . I buy stocks but no options . I had a Tiger Financial? broker call me today & wanted to sell me fuel oil options . I listened to him for about 10 minutes then hung up . Any explanations out there on options ?

What Are The Best Option Trading Strategies For Trading Options In The Stock Market? I've heard of many different stock option trading strategies and would like to know which are the best ones to use. If you've had experience with any, please share your results in general.

How to use turbotax to report stock index option trading? For index option trading, there is a 60/40 rule. 60 percent of the profit is considered long term capital gain. 40 percent is considered short term capital gain. Does anyone how to report this in turbox so that turbotax knows the 60 percent part is for long term capital gain? Thanks. Thanks. BTW, I use turbotax online. How do I manually override with "long term capital gain"?

How do you unwind from the negative side of a straddle option when I am option trading? I am trying to learn more about option trading. I know how to use calls and puts and have made money doing this. But I now want to get involved in straddles, spreads and selling options. So if I am using a straddle how do I unwind from the negative side of the straddle when the stock is moving away from that side? How do I use a spread and how do I sell a seccessful option?

How can I use the call spread in an option trading? I just learn option trading and I don't know how to use the call spread. Any ideas? Thanks.

which online broker has the best training or education for option trading? which online broker has the best training or education for option trading? I'm planning on opening an online trading account, but I would prefer to start with a brokerage that has the best education and training specifically in options. I hear Think or swim is at the top, but does any one have any opinions on Options express or trade king? Any advice is greatly appreciated.

What's the best home study course for option trading? Good morning everyone. Okay, I've been trading stocks for about 3 years now and have become interested in option trading. I've noticed a lot of good online home study courses but just don't know which one would do me justice. Has anybody had any success with one of these programs for a beginner option trader ?

Where online would be the best site to begin learning about option trading? I'm looking for a free, no obligation site. I know very little about option trading and would like to learn simplified methods from the beginning.

How come you lose money by option trading? I was told in options trading, you do not execute the order if it is no good. in future trading , you have to execute the order, even it is very bad. then how come you lose money in option trading?

Any good Option trading Guru around that worth attend his/her seminar? I am new to option trading. But have tremendous interest. Anybody know any good option trading guru around whose seminar/class/training session worth attend?

How can I earn in option trading? Lot of people say they made million in stock market and option trading but I think in reall world its not true.

Which online broker offers no minimum start up fund for option trading ? I'm student and i want to start trade option and i need to know which online broker offers no minimum start up fund meaning 100% of the fund will be used for the underlying securities. I realize that OptionXpress do not have minimum start up requirement but they need margin account of minimum of $2000 for buying naked put. Anyone who know about these please do come forward and explain, thank you.

Which online broker would you recommend for option trading? I'm from Malaysia and previously wanted to try Scottrade and Tradeking but the service is not extended to M'sia :( Appreciate also if you have any other suggestion for me to trade with these broker houses Do share with me as well if you have any experience of option trading from Malaysia :)

are there any free option trading applications available that uses real securities data? I'm working on my series 7 exam and I really want to get hands on experience with option trading. Paper trading on goes so far and I'm limited on capital or else I would you my on monetary currency. Any suggestions would greatly be appriciated. --sage

Where Can I Find A Good Option Trading Course For Stock Market Options? I just finsihed reading Trading for Dummies and really want to learn more before I start trading in stock options, is there a course I can take online or something like that?

Which websites evaluate on-line advisers who provide recommendations for stock and /or option trading? Which websites evaluate/compare on-line advisers who provide recommendations for stock and /or option trading?

I would like to subscribe option monster trading? there is 4 kinds of subscription Inside option, option trading pro, index trader and open order. Has any of you has use these ideas. i am very much intrested in it. Please advise me.

How Spreadtradesystems are different from other option trading schools? How much does it cost to complete the option education with STS? Can I have consultations with a coach after completing the course? Are they paid? Thanks for any useful information.

Is option trading a good investment right now? I have a friend who's uncle use to be an option trader for a hedge fund who's starting an investment club. He claims he can get a return of at 300% in the first year. I think it's way to good to be true but someone told me that options can really make that kind of return. Is this true? Would investing be a smart move?

what does this mean? Apply for margin and Apply for option trading? I'm being asked the following while opening a broker account: Apply for margin within this account yes/no Apply for option trading with this account yes/no what does this mean?

Hi, I'm looking to open a stock option trading account lowest minimum to open account? Hi, I'm look for a brokerage that would allow me to trade in basic options, such a buy either Call or Put option, which brokerage, has the lowest mininum (if any at all) to open a "stock option trading account"?

Which is the best Option Trading Broker for online service? ? I want to open an Option trading Account but I would like to know which is better just in trading Options? Please don't recommend E-Trade, Scottrade, Ameritrade, or Charles Schwab?

from where I can know basics of Future & Option trading in NSE? & also can it be done from home? I'm a retired person usually invest in equities now I want to invest through Future & Option trading as I'm now full day free.

Who offers the lowest brokerage for option trading in India? I know the few firms who charges from 11 Rs. to 50 Rs. per lot. But they have some value targets. Like you should generate at least 1000 to 5000 Rs. brokerage within a month or quarter.

If i want to do option trading,In how many equity asserts i can do option trading...? I want to know the list in whhich option trading is allowed......(on stocks present in equity market) and what are they............

I am new to option trading. My question is can I do covered call with futures as underlying? If the answer is yes. How ? If I buy future and at the end of the day if price goes down, I have to pay margin. How to make up that? A detailed answer will be appreciated.

For options trading, how do I calculate what the premium price of the call option will be for each point the s? For options trading, how do I calculate what the premium price of the call option will be for each point the stock rises?

What does e-trade require for Level 2 option trading.? I want to trade options, buy and sell calls and puts. I applied for option trading and got approved for Level 1 option trading which does pretty much nothing. I was trying to figure out what e-trade required for the ability to try at Level 2.

How to use margine option in day trading profitably? I am new to online trading and not clear with the option "margine" in day trading can any one tell me how to use it effectively?

In option trading what is the difference between Volume and Open interest? If you buy 10 of the Microsoft March 27.5 calls, you are buying the calls to 'open'. That purchase will add 10 to the open interest but if you wanted to get out of the position, you would sell those same options to 'close' and open interest would then fall by 10. isnt it the same with volume?

What is option trading and how is that different from stock trading?

What is the best brokerage firm for sophisticated stock option trading strategies? It's not Scottrade, IMO. I would like to hear only from those who have actually used the brokerage for things like spreads, straddles, condors, etc. Please explain why you think it is the best? Is it order entry, cost, reputation, support, etc.? Had E*Trade once and would not go back.

Is there a good website to learn about option trading? something even a dummy like me can understand?

Does anyone have any knowledge of the program called Trading Concepts. It is designed to teach option trading. I would appreciate hearing from anyone that has tried this course. Did they deliver all that was promised? Do you have any alternative suggestions?

Which Stock Option Trading Systems Should I Use For My First Trades? I just learned about iron condors and double calendars but which one should I use since I am just starting out?

I was recently given some option trading software. With no background, should I waste my time? I was gifted the options software for Wizetrade. With limited capital ($1000-$2000) is this a good idea to pay for the service and try and use this as an investment tool?

On 2007 Taxes Section D, how do I need to list option trades from my trading account? Can I list them simply as "200 ATI PS", or DO I need to list them as "200 ATI Apr 95 Put"?

which is the most difficult one to profit out of, stocks currencies or option trading? i hear currencies is the risky one of the 3, if you were to invest 1000 in currencies, what can you turn that into, if you win?

can you do option trading on market movement? can you do option trading on market movement? such as "bet" on NASDAQ go up or go down.

Whta is the option I choose in the Combo box for Intraday trading with Kotaksecurites? I am not new to investing, and investing with Kotaksecurities. But, i am new to Intraday trading. What is the option that i choose in the combo box when i place an order so that it is executed as an intraday trade? The available options are "Normal Order", "After Market Order", "Delivery Mark", "Margin Finance" and "Super Multiple". I know the first three options, but, which is the option i choose to put an intraday order?? Please advise. Thanks!

Is there any websites that give good option trading picks?

How to open an option trading account in singapore?

Strike price and Stock price in option trading? I'm new to option trading, and I don't want to start trading without understanding everything in option trading. If the stock price of GS(Goldman Sachs) is $144 and I look into options. I'm looking for a call option.The expiration-strike price is July170 and another is July90. The stock price is supposed to be above the strike price, when it expires so it's not worthless. Then why would I purchase a contract of July170?

Where can I find a good on-line option tool to test my option trading strategies?

can any one help me in learning future and option trading in stock market? i am just an invester in nse india, and i would like to know more about market, can any one help?i entered market only last year and i am in chennai.

Can any one suggest me good tutorial materials on CD for future and option trading?

How do I make money in OPTION trading in Stock Market?

what do you guys think about binary option trading? i ran across a site called eztrader, apparently you can trade options with a pre determined strike price, as long as you beat your strike you get the pre determined payout..it does not matter how much you go over your strike price , it can go over.0001 and you get the payout

i have a questionn regarding option trading,can some1 help please? for example: if i buy a call option with strike price of $60 expired in sept 2008 for $4. the stock price currently is $30. Two days later, the price jumps to $48, and the price for my call now is worth $6. what should i do with the call option? can i sell it back to the writer and get the $2 proift even though it is out of the money?

What's the best way to learn stock option trading?

How to find live stock-option trading tutor in Chicago?

Please explain to me Option trading. How do I start? How much investment I need? Where can I find resources?

How do I make money in OPTION trading in Stock Market?

How do you utilize the T-chart for option trading (calls/puts)? I'm studying for my series 7, and the options are confusing me. How can I use the T-chart to hedge against market fluctuation and determine the gains/losses?

How do I start option trading with Scottrade? I see my account is set up for that and also for margin trading. do I have to go through broker for option trading or i can do everything online myself without dealing with them? If i want to get long term APPL option today how much would it cost and how to start?

can someone give me an example for the following Option trading actions? buy to open? buy to close? sell to open? sell to close? I bought 1 contract of GOOG Jan 2010 call if I decide to take profit do I just do sell to close? another question is..if I decide to exercise my option, which one do I pick? buy to close? I really don't understand what's sell to open Buy to close confuses me too on Scottrade's explanation page.

What's a cheap online stock trading option? I want an online stock trading company that trades stocks at low rates, percentage commission prefered.

I want to know the minimum brokerage for option trading being charged.? I am currently using reliancemoney. It was cheap but since this year it doubled the brokerage. moreover i did not use it for last 7 months and they debited my ledger balance by Rs -2245. Now i want to switch. Is it possible to open another dmat a/c with reliancemoney without clear these dues.

If I want to study trading option which book would you recommend me to study? I prefer technical approach.

Which is a better choice? OptionXpress or Interactive Broker if I'm starting my option trading? Trading from Malaysia, appreciate if you share other online brokers available for Malaysian :)

Scottrade does not allow spreads or straddle option trading, saying that it is too risky. Why are spreads and straddles considerred so risky?

What is difference between 'square off' and 'exercise' in case of option trading........?

In option trading when should you use straddle strategies?

where ican learn futures &option trading ? i am new to futures and option trading ,.and dont know how to tarde in f&o.please guide me and tell from where i can learn to trade in f&o.

when theta price in option trading take into option price? is it end of the day, middle of the day or next day.

What is the best textbook on option trading (with some math)? ...and the derivative market in general...

So what are "options" , as in "option trading" then? "The basic trades of traded stock options" which are "like" stocks" If option trading means you aren't actually trading stocks, then what are you trading?

What website let you learn to Option Trading ? with fake $ first, of course.

im looking to get into option trading where can I find successful mentors?

What is meant by Put option and Call option in share trading? Explain in simple words or tell me a website where I can know just basics of this options.