ETNtrade Boot Camp Options Trading Webinar Series

Session 1

Applying Basic Options (2 Hrs) 
  • Defining and Applying Option Terminology
  • Moneyness - Option Pricing Breakdown
  • Buying and Selling Options
  • Option Entries, Exits and Expiration
  • Introduction to Spreads and the Greeks
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 		 Session 2

Advanced Spread Trading Strategies (2 Hrs) 
  • Effect of Options Expiration
  • Hedge-Directional Spreads (Credit and Debit Spreads)
  • Time Spreads (Calendar and Diagonal Spreads)
  • Non-Directional Spreads (Straddle and Strangle)
  • Advanced Non-Directional Spreads (Condor and Butterfly)

 
Session 3

Risk Curve Analysis (2 Hrs) 
  • Calls, Puts and Basic Spreads Risk Curves
  • Identifying Maximum Risk, Profit Potential, Breakeven Points
  • Straddle, Strangle and Advanced Spreads Risk Curve Analysis
  • Capital Requirement Calculations
  • Comparing Multiple Risk Curves
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 Session 4 

Theta and Theta Decay (2 Hrs) 
  • Calculating Theta on Puts, Calls and Spread Trades
  • Theta Decay and Impact on Premium
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  • Risk Curves with Theta Decay 
  • Using Theta to Identify Exit Strategy
  • Adjusting Risk Curve to Accurately Reflect Theta
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Session 5

Vega and Implied Volatility (2 Hrs) 
  • Calculating Vega on Puts and Calls
  • Introduction to Implied and Historical Volatility
  • Volatility Time and Strike Skews
  • Indentifying Spread Trading Opportunities Using Volatility
  • Placing Calendar Spreads with IV Time Skews
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 Session 6

Delta and Gamma (2 Hrs)
  • Calculating Delta/ Gamma on Puts and Calls
  • Choosing an Option Using Delta and Gamma 
  • Spread Trading Using Delta and Gamma
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  • Delta and Gamma’s Effect on Spreads
  • Delta and Gamma Neutral Trading
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Session 7 

Preparing for Future (2 Hrs)  
  • Developing Individual and Overall Trading Plans
  • Using the ETN Trading Templates
  • Proper Diversification
  • Setting Measurable and Achievable Goals
  • Psychology of Trading
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