Options Trading

A series of tutorials on Options Trading including definitions, Options Pricing Models, Option Greeks, different trading strategies with free downloadable codes and data such as Dispersion trading, Index Arbitrage and more.

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Basics Of Options Trading Explained

Options are one of the most popular derivatives that are traded in the stock market. With this blog, you will learn all the characteristics that are important for any beginner before starting options trading....
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How to Lose Money Trading Options | Workshop

Dr Euan Sinclair shares his knowledge and experience in options trading. A must-attend session for aspiring options traders....
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Introduction to Systematic Options Trading | Webinar

A perfect opportunity to start your journey in systematic options trading. This webinar empowers you with the essential knowledge and skills for systematic options trading....
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Heston Model: Formula, Assumptions, Limitations, and More

In this blog, learn all about the Heston model and how it overcomes the limitation of the volatility smile by employing a stochastic volatility model. You will also understand how it is used to price options....
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Black Scholes Model: Formula, Limitations, Python Implementation

Black Scholes Model computes the options price given the Exercise Price, Underlying Stock Price and its Volatility as well as Days to Expiry. We will see the Black Scholes formula, assumptions and Python implementation....
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Implied Volatility: What, Why & How!

A step-by-step explanation of what, why and how of implied volatility. In addition to the theory, we also learn how to calculate implied volatility mathematically and also create an IV calculator using python in this article....
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The Exotic Options!

Everything that makes Exotic Options great or not is what you learn from this article. Get to know types, pricing and trading in Python, pros & cons of Exotic Options trading....
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Black Scholes Model: Formula, Limitations, Python Implementation

Black Scholes Model computes the options price given the Exercise Price, Underlying Stock Price and its Volatility as well as Days to Expiry. We will see the Black Scholes formula, assumptions and Python implementation....
Options Trading
10 min read

Implied Volatility: What, Why & How!

A step-by-step explanation of what, why and how of implied volatility. In addition to the theory, we also learn how to calculate implied volatility mathematically and also create an IV calculator using python in this article....
Options Trading
13 min read

LEAPS Options: Introduction, Strategies, Limitations and Examples

LEAPS options are option contracts with their expiry date longer than a year. With this blog, we will understand LEAPS with a few examples as well its application with a few trading strategies as well as its limitations....
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Trading Index Options Based On Index Momentum [EPAT PROJECT]

This article is a project work that talks about trading index options and how to set up and study an Index Option trading model based on the Index’s momentum....
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Calendar Spread Options Trading Strategy In Python

Your guide to learning Calendar Spread - a part of the family of option spreads. The Calendar Spread Options Trading Strategy can be created with either all calls or all puts....
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Synthetic Long Put Options Trading Strategy In Python

Synthetic Long Put Trading Strategy is a type of Options Trading Strategy created by combining of short stock position with a long call of the same series....
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Bear Spread Options Trading Strategy In Python

A bear spread is an option spread strategy opposite to that of a Bull Spread when the price of the underlying security is expected to fall. Learn more about this strategy with example in this post....
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Diagonal Spreads Options Trading Strategy In Python

Diagonal Spread Strategy is a two-step Options trading strategy that combines bits of both Long Call Calendar Spread and Short call Spread....
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Jade Lizard Options Trading Strategy In Python

This article explains the creation and execution of a Jade Lizard Strategy. Jade Lizard is a neutral or bullish and custom trading strategy....
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