options 101 The Basics of Call and put options

Options for beginners: Start your options trading journey with this fundamental guide! Learn what an option is and understand the difference between a Call Option (right to buy) and a Put Option (right to sell). We break down key terms like strike price, expiration date, and premium in simple, easy-to-understand terms. This is the essential first step to mastering the options market.

Call and Put options explained using everyday situations! See how options work in real life with easy examples, like buying a house (Call Option) and car insurance (Put Option). This video demystifies options trading by showing you that you're already familiar with the core concepts. Understand the right but not the obligation principle and how it protects you in real-world scenarios.

What does In The Money (ITM), At The Money (ATM), and Out Of The Money (OTM) actually mean for Call and Put options? This video clearly defines the "money-ness" of options and how it relates to the stock's price versus the strike price. Learn which options have intrinsic value and how this affects the overall option premium. Essential knowledge before placing your first trade!

Options trading liquidity is vital for smart trading. This video explains what the Options Exchange is and where these contracts are traded. More importantly, we dive into Open Interest and Volume, two key metrics that tell you how active and liquid a particular option contract is.

We tackle one of the most crucial topics: option pricing, also known as the option premium. This is the cost you pay to buy an option, and it's made up of two main components: intrinsic (REAL) value and extrinsic (TIME) value.

Welcome to the final video of our Options 101 course! We’ve reached the point where we put theory into practice. Today, we're going to walk through a concrete example of buying a Call Option on a major stock: Apple, ticker symbol AAPL.