Immerse yourself in scenario-based market situations and apply the strategies used by options investors. Whether you are a novice or experienced trader, the interactive worksheets and discussion pieces may help improve the performance of your portfolio. CBOE offers information on the following types of strategies, as well as a Weekly Strategy and Strategy Archive:

Equity Options

The equity option strategies area includes worksheets on Buying Calls, Buying Puts, Covered Calls, Covered Combinations, Protective Puts, Cash-Secured Puts, Equity Collars and Stock Repairs.

LEAPS^®

The LEAPS strategies area includes worksheets on Buying Equity LEAPS Calls, Buying Equity LEAPS Puts, Buying Equity LEAPS Calls as a Stock Alternative, Buying Index LEAPS Calls, Buying Index LEAPS Puts, Buying Index LEAPS Bull Call spreads..

Index Options

The index option strategies area includes worksheets on Buying Index Calls, Buying Index Puts, Buying Index Straddles, Protective Index Collars, Buying Index Puts to Hedge.

Interest Rate Options

The interest rate option strategies area includes worksheets on Buying TYX Calls to Profit, Selling TYX Put Spreads, Buying FVX Puts, Selling FVX Call Spreads, Selling T-Bills and Buying TNX Put Spreads, Buying TYX Calls to Offset a Decline.

Weekly Strategy

View a new strategy based on different market situations each week.

Strategy Archive

Browse through our archive of weekly strategy discussions.

Strategy & Education Videos - NEW!

Expand your options trading expertise with CBOE-TV's new Strategy & Education channel. Each show provides in-depth options trading discussions hosted by the biggest names in the business.