What is an introduction to options?

Introduction to options is designed to help you understand the basics of options investing. Topics covered include the basic characteristics of options and the reason for using different options strategies. Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.

What are the basic terms and concepts of options?

This is a summary of the very basic terms and concepts of options, including calls and puts, option premium, intrinsic value, time value, implied volatility, and the Greeks. You can follow the links to get a more detailed explanation with examples.

What are options & how do they work?

Options are contracts that give the bearer the right—but not the obligation—to either buy or sell an amount of some underlying asset at a predetermined price at or before the contract expires. Like most other asset classes, options can be purchased with brokerage investment accounts .