Trading options with CFDs
Course overview
Description
Looking for new strategies that can give you the edge in varied market conditions?
Find opportunity in bullish, bearish or even static markets with options CFDs. Whether volatility is high or low, these leveraged products can help you to profit from it – even if you’re not sure which way prices are heading.
In this course you’ll get a thorough introduction to options – how they work, the benefits they offer and the risks you need to understand. Plus you’ll learn some popular options trading strategies that can unlock exciting potential in the markets.
Time
75 min
Level
Advanced
Benefits
Short, easy-to-digest lessons
Practical, interactive exercises
Engaging videos and graphics
Free demo account for practising your new skills
Quiz to check your understanding
Lessons
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1
What are options?
7 min -
2
What are the benefits of trading options?
4 min -
3
How are options priced?
5 min -
4
Managing the risks of options trading
6 min -
5
Buying options – some examples
6 min -
6
Selling options – some examples
6 min -
7
How to sell an option in the IG platform
7 min -
8
An introduction to the Greeks
4 min -
9
Simple strategy 1: trading delta
4 min -
10
Simple strategy 2: straddle and strangle
8 min -
Quiz
10 questions