Education

The concepts covered here:


To expand upon the information above, you may also wish to visit the following areas:

  • Online Tutorials - Various tutorials covering the basics, the marketplace and basic strategies.
  • Online Courses - Various self-paced courses covering all aspects of options from basic concepts to advanced strategies.
  • Options Dictionary - A collection of commonly used option terms.
  • Ask the Institute - A collection of commonly asked questions submitted to and answered by the instructors in the Options Institute.
  • Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options - This booklet explains the purposes and risks of options transactions and must be read before buying or selling an option.

 




Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. Prior to buying or selling an option, a person must receive a copy of Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options (ODD). Copies of the ODD are available from your broker, by calling 1-888-OPTIONS, or from The Options Clearing Corporation, One North Wacker Drive, Suite 500, Chicago, Illinois 60606. The information on this website is provided solely for general education and information purposes and therefore should not be considered complete, precise, or current. Many of the matters discussed are subject to detailed rules, regulations, and statutory provisions which should be referred to for additional detail and are subject to changes that may not be reflected in the website information. No statement within the website should be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell a security or to provide investment advice. The inclusion of non-CBOE advertisements on the website should not be construed as an endorsement or an indication of the value of any product, service, or website. The Terms and Conditions govern use of this website and use of this website will be deemed acceptance of those Terms and Conditions.