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Educating investors for over 40 years, your source for best-in-class and trusted instruction. From the basics to advanced risk management strategies, learn with us today.

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Start with the Basics

Learn the options essentials—ideal for getting up to speed or refreshing the basics.

Course

Options 101

30 min

Master the fundamentals: calls, puts, strike prices, and the core concepts every options trader needs to know.

Video & Article

Why Trade Options

15 min

Options give you more ways to trade—protect portfolios, generate income, speculate on market moves. Here's how.

Video & Article

How Call Options Work

10 min

Calls are fundamental to options trading. Learn how they work and when to use them.

Video & Article

How Put Options Work

10 min

Puts give you the right to sell—without the obligation. Here's what that means for your trading.

Video & Article

How Options Trades Happen

10 min

Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes when you place a trade? We'll walk you through it.

Video & Article

How Financial Indices Do Their Thing

10 min

Learn the structure and mechanics of financial indices that underpin major options markets.

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The Options Institute Learning Portal gives you on demand courses, learning paths, and expert instruction – so you can go from option basics to advanced strategies at your own pace.

  • Index options trading
  • Advanced trading strategies (multi-leg, hedging, risk management)
  • Crypto derivatives
  • Portfolio management techniques
  • Class replays

Upcoming Classes

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Real Learners, Real Results

For over 40 years, investors have jumpstarted their options journey with The Options Institute. Here's what they're saying and why they choose to learn with us.

Derivatives Market Intelligence

Access analysis from Cboe Derivatives Market Intelligence - designed for traders who need to stay ahead of market dynamics. Actionable insights include:

  • Cross-asset volatility markets
  • Broader market ecosystem
  • Derivatives positioning

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