CBOE Options Institute at SGX: Beginner Module

Course description

This module is a primer on options to build the foundation for subsequent courses and covers:

• Language of options
• Options basics
• Option market participants
• Long and short
• Expirations and strike prices
• ITM, ATM, OTM
• Intrinsic value and time value
• Exercise and assignment
• Writing covered calls

Learning outcome statements

On completing this module, participants should be able to:

1. Understand the mechanics of options including the rights and obligations that accompany long or short option positions, exercise and assignment and volatility
2. Calculate profit, loss, and break-even levels at expiration for basic strategies
3. Take basic option strategies and understand the motivation behind implementing a long or short call or put position

Important Notes

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• For assistance, please contact e-training@sgxacademy.com or call 6011-8922.