Fundamentals of Options Trading
10-Week Class Spring 2018. RSVP
Tuesdays Apr 3-Jun 11, 6:00-7:30 pm
Manoa Innovation Center, Room 160
This 10-week class covers the basic principles, strategies and management of stock options trading on the US markets. Emphasis will be on adapting strategies to market conditions and developing a good track record. Students will download and learn to use TDAmeritrade’s thinkorswim platform and execute over 100 paper trades.
Apr 10 Time is Money
Apr 17 Reading Charts
Apr 24 Four Good Greeks
May 1 Basic Strategies 1
May 8 Momentum
May 15 Probability
May 22 Volatility
May 29 Basic Strategies 2
Jun 5 Expiration & Assignment
Jun 12 Developing Your Trade Plan
The order, content and location of classes may be changed without notice. All sample trades are for illustration and education purposes only. Homework will be coordinated through the class page honoluluoptionstraders.com/vault. RSVP
Special Event: Options Trading for Everyone!
Apr 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. RSVP
A free Introduction to options trading,
and preview of our 10-week class.
The event will cover:--why options trading as a wealth-building strategy?--what is a reasonable return on investment for options traders?--how is risk managed in options trading?--how long does it take to learn?--what tools are needed?--which trading platform is the best to learn on?--which stocks are the best to trade?--what about bitcoin and cryptocurrencies? You will also meet some of our traders and ask them about their experience. Questions are welcome!
As a result of this Fundamentals class, students should be able to:
~ understand the various ways that option traders make money
~ describe the benefits of options for investors
~ assess current market conditions for direction & volatility
~ analyze charts for range, direction, trend, gaps and support
~ determine the price components of any option
~ keep accurate records of profits and losses
~ calculate the probability of an option’s success
~ open and close Level Two trades on thinkorswim
~ scan and sort candidate stocks
~ analyze low-, medium- and high-risk trades
~ protect a portfolio of stocks using options
~ execute Calls, Puts, Covered Calls, Credit and Debit Spreads, Iron Condors, Straddles, Strangles, Butterflies and LEAPS
~ manage expiration of options and stock assignment
~ complete 100 trades in thinkorswim
These classes will be followed by the Intermediate and Advanced Courses for those wishing to take their trading skills to the next level. When available, this 10-week Class can be repeated for only $100. RSVP
4-Day Fundamentals Intensive (Spring Break)
Tue-Fri, Mar 27-30 @ 8:00 am-noon RSVP
Four exciting days, four hours per day, of trading education practice for those preferring a condensed learning format. Covers the basic principles, strategies and management of stock options trading on the US markets. Held during trading hours to offer hands-on experience using thinkerswim. For both beginners and intermediate traders. RSVP
Need more information? Contact the Instructor: Graeme Sharrock via email or txt/phone to +1.808.9711794