Introduction to Options

Articles From: Interactive Brokers
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Whether you are new to options or want to brush up on some risk basics, or you are learning TWS and want to know how to locate option fields and data, our Introduction to Options course is an excellent first step.

The sample video below is a lesson entitled: Introduction to Options Using TWS Mosaic – Calls and Puts

This lesson explains how students will quickly learn how to load option chains, view different expiration months, view price as volatility, configure the display to view Greek values and learn how to access and interpret the Performance Graph for option scenarios ahead of trading.

To view the entire course, access IBKR’s Traders’ Academy.

IBKR’s Traders’ Academy offers complimentary courses which use a blended delivery of lessons, videos, quizzes and notes to help clients have a better understanding of the asset classes, markets, currencies, tools and functionality available on IBKR’s award-winning Trader Workstation (TWS), IBKR Mobile, Client Portal and TWS API applications.  Plus, we have partnered with several third parties to create courses on a variety of introductory and intermediate topics.  It’s easy to start, just register on Traders’ Academy for full courses and begin to watch lessons and take quizzes to test your knowledge!

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Disclosure: Options Trading

Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options” also known as the options disclosure document (ODD). To receive a copy of the ODD call 312-542-6901.Multiple leg strategies, including spreads, will incur multiple commission charges.