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Options Crash Course

The fast-track version — everything you need to know about options in 10 short lessons. No fluff, just the essentials.

10 Lessons
Difficulty: Beginner
Time: ~30 minutes
🎬 Video lessons coming soon. Written guides are ready now — click any lesson to start reading.
1
What Are Options in 5 Minutes
The fastest possible introduction to options trading.
2
The Only 4 Things You Need to Know
Strike, expiration, premium, direction — the essentials.
3
Calls in 3 Minutes
Call options explained as simply as possible.
4
Puts in 3 Minutes
Put options explained as simply as possible.
5
Reading a Chain in 5 Minutes
How to read an option chain without getting overwhelmed.
6
Greeks: Just the Essentials
Delta, theta, and the only Greeks you need right now.
7
Your First Trade Walkthrough
Place your first trade step by step in under 10 minutes.
8
How to Not Blow Up Your Account
The most important risk rules for brand-new traders.
9
The 3 Strategies Every Beginner Should Know
Long calls, covered calls, and cash-secured puts — the starter kit.
10
What to Learn Next
A roadmap for continuing your options education.