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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Mastering Implied Volatility: From Basics to Python Calculations

Explore the intricacies of implied volatility in financial markets with this blog. Uncover the definition of implied volatility, its significance in options, practical applications and much more. Master the art of navigating implied volatility with our comprehensive guide....
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Decoding Volatility: Your Options Trading Edge | Webinar

Join our webinar to grasp the essential aspects of volatility in options trading. Gain insights into managing risk, estimating volatility, and leveraging its impact on options for practical application....
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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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Trading Options: Iron Condor Trading Strategy In Python

The Iron Condor options trading strategy is a combination of the bull put spread options trading strategy and bear call spread options trading strategy. It is one of the simplest strategies that can be practised by traders even with a small account and can make the time decay work in your favour. It…...
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Straddle Options Trading Strategy Using Python

Gain an understanding of the Straddle Options Trading Strategy in Trading with the use of Python and how it can be used to create your own trading strategy...
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Long Strangle Option Strategy In Python

For all the Options lover here is a guide to Option’s long strangle strategy with an easy to follow example. You can also learn how to design a payoff chart for this strategy using Python Programming....
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Open Interest In Options Trading Using Python

The article talks about Open Interest In Options Trading an indicator that can easily be used in Futures and Options trading, what open interest indicates, how to read open interest data and considers some basic assumptions about how one can build an Open Interest Trading Using Python...
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How To Model Volatility Smile In Python

This article will take you through the origin and implications of Volatility Smile. Also, learn how to plot the Volatility Smile curve in Python by analyzing the assumption in Black Scholes Model (BSM), the underlying’s daily returns and lognormal distribution....
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Dispersion Trading Using Options [EPAT PROJECT]

This article explains the Dispersion Trading Strategy coded in Python and has been authored by Jayesh Kurup as part of the EPAT™ coursework at QuantInsti®....
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Long Call Butterfly Strategy on Python

Write a Long Call Butterfly strategy on Python Programming Language. It is a popular strategy deployed by traders when little price movement is expected...
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Write Covered Call Strategy In Python

A covered call is an income generating option strategy. This post highlights covered call strategy with an example and python code for its implementation...
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How to Use Black Scholes Option Pricing Model

In this post, we will discuss on modelling option pricing using Black Scholes Option Pricing model and plotting the same for a combination of various options....
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Index Arbitrage - An Automated Options Trading Strategy

In this post, we will discuss index arbitrage, an automated trading idea and the complexities around implementation of this idea without automation....
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