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Introduction to Stock Options

Course ID: BAF-3272JE
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If you've ever wanted to learn how to evaluate, buy, sell and profit from stocks, this course is for you. By the end of it, you will be armed with investment tools that were once thought to be only for the pros! You begin by examining the origin of stock options and learn the real risks involved. Then, you identify the jargon, symbols and other peculiarities of options in a way that's easy to understand. You explore exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which offer exciting option investments you may eventually consider. The course then gives you a look under the hood of option pricing so that you understand what contributes to an option's value. You learn why some options are overpriced and why some are underpriced and know how to tell the difference before you trade. Above all, you learn how to protect your portfolio and profit in a down market, an up market or even a flat market. Learn to leverage your investment dollars for potential profits that surpass those possible with stocks.

Course Objectives

Learn to evaluate, buy, sell and profit from stocks

Discover investment tools that were once thought to be only for the pros as you learn how to protect your portfolio and profit in a down market, an up market or even a flat market

Outline of Instruction

Defining Stock Options

Basic Terms and Concepts

Understanding Option Price Charts

Understanding Premium Pricing

Option Profit-Loss Graphs

Buying Long Call Options

Selling Short Call Options

Covered Call Options

Buying Long Put Options

Selling Short Put Options

Advanced Option Strategies

Course Summary and Guideposts

Contact Hours

CEUs

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt. If all quizzes are not passed with 70% or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt. The final exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.