Course description
Options Basic - Flex
As part of our Flex Series, this 2 hour live instructor led virtual course provides an introduction to what options are, why they would be used, the common terminology and the key dimensions of option value. This is the third in a series of three courses that makes up our 'Introduction to Futures & Options' pathway. The other two modules in the series are:
- Introduction to Futures & the Clearing Process
- Introduction to Trading & Hedging with Futures
On completion of all three sections, you can take an assessment towards pathway Certification.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
- New traders and brokers
- New entrants to the futures and options markets
- Support and operations people involved in the energy markets
- Sales and marketing personnel
- Individuals working in organisations such as: trading companies, banks, brokers, oil producers, consumers, refiners, distribution companies, government and associated organisations.
Training Course Content
- How the session will work and Welcome
- Session 1
- Option introduction
- Characteristics
- Terminology
- Payoff diagrams
- Session 2
- Valuing options
- Intrinsic and time value
- Understanding volatility and time
- Session Review
- Review of key learning points
- Q&A
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