Unlocking Investment Fundamentals

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  18 Chapters | Duration:

  10Option Strategies

  Explore proven options strategies like spreads, straddles, condors & combos, and learn when to apply them based on market view, risk, and volatility outlook.

Course Objectives

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  Learn to pick the right strategy for each market.

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  Understand risk/reward of key option trades.

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  Master directional and non-directional setups.

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  Use spreads, combos & condors effectively.

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  Build trades based on volatility & events.

• Chapter - 1

  3 mins read

  Introduction to Option Strategies

  Options trading offers immense potential—but only if approached with the right mindset, tools, and techniques. This guide will help you build a strong foundation in option strategies by simplifying concepts and aligning them with practical use cases. Whether you're just starting or looking to strengthen your trading toolkit, this overview is tailored for you.

• Chapter - 2

  6 mins read

  Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing the Right Option Strategy

  Options trading, though lucrative, is full of complexities. Just like a skilled cricketer cannot rely on a single stroke to score runs, an options trader needs more than one strategy to navigate different market situations.

• Chapter - 3

  5 mins read

  Long Call Option: When To Create It, and Key Things to Remember

  The entry-level strategy for many traders is the long call strategy. Stories of how a friend, or someone they know, turned a small call option trade into a big profit are what often draw cash market traders into the world of options. The idea of winning big through option buying is what attracts retail participants more than the stock market itself.

• Chapter - 4

  5 mins read

  Short Call Option: What It Is and How to Create a Short Call Trade

  One of the four basic option strategies is a Short Call trade. A short call position is initiated when a trader anticipates that the price of the underlying asset will decline. It is a bearish strategy designed to profit from falling prices. However, it carries the risk of unlimited loss if the price moves against the trade.

• Chapter - 5

  5 mins read

  Long Put Option: What It Is and Factors to Consider Before Initiating It

  The go-to strategy for traders who expect the market to move downward is the Long Put. Just like a Long Call is suited for bullish views, a Long Put aligns with a bearish outlook. This strategy is also widely used by hedgers looking to protect their portfolios against downside risk.

• Chapter - 6

  7 mins read

  Short Put Option: What It Is and How to Trade It

  A Short Put position is a bullish options strategy, built on the belief that the price of the underlying asset will rise or stay steady. When a trader sells or "writes" a Put option, they receive a premium upfront, which represents their maximum potential profit from the trade.

• Chapter - 7

  4 mins read

  All about Synthetic Call, Synthetic Put and Long Combo

  Options trading offers unmatched flexibility, making it the preferred choice for many traders. In this chapter, we’ll explore how Call and Put options can be synthetically created using other instruments, and how a combination of these can lead to a bullish strategy called the Long Combo.

• Chapter - 8

  5 mins read

  Covered Call

  A Covered Call is a popular options strategy used by investors who already hold stocks in their portfolio. Instead of liquidating their holdings during flat or mildly bearish markets, they utilise the Covered Call approach to generate additional income from options without selling their equity holdings.

• Chapter - 9

  6 mins read

  Straddle Strategy in Options Trading

  In scenarios where market direction is uncertain, but a sharp move is anticipated, traders turn to non-directional strategies. Events such as national budgets, monetary policy announcements, major elections, or earnings results often bring this level of volatility and unpredictability.

• Chapter - 10

  5 mins read

  Strangle: A Comprehensive Guide for Options Traders

  Strangle is one of the most widely-used non-directional options strategies, especially favored by traders seeking to benefit from price volatility or time decay. Unlike a Straddle that uses At-the-Money (ATM) options, a Strangle is constructed