Live markets Search Search EN Resources Knowledge Centre Options Investing E-learning Options Investing E-learning Have you ever thought of trading options? For many investors, options may seem complicated or confusing. To help you find your way around the basics of options trading, we have developed our “Options Investing E-Learning” video series. OPTIONS INVESTING E-LEARNING MODULES Contract Specifications We take you through the basic terminology used when trading options. In this first part of the training we discuss the most important elements of an options contract: the option price, the strike price, the underlying asset, the contract size, and the expiry date (the point in time at which you can make use of your right to buy or sell the underlying asset). Contract Specifications Position Management Understand the consequences of buying and selling options The holder of an option has the right to buy or sell the underlying asset at a specified price, while the seller of the option has the potential obligation to buy or sell the underlying asset. Learn what it means to open a position and how it can be closed. Learn Position Management Intrinsic value Learn about intrinsic value The intrinsic value of an option represents the value of the option when exercised. It is the difference between the strike price and the market price. Find out how to calculate the intrinsic value and how it is different for call and put options. Learn Intrinsic value Previous Next OPTIONS, A VALUABLE ASSET IN A DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO An option is a contract that gives you the right to buy or sell a financial instrument at a pre-set price, until a specific point in time. This instrument is known as the underlying asset, and may be a share, an index, or another asset type. OPTIONS ALLOW FOR A VARIETY OF INVESTMENT STRATEGIES Options can serve as a protection for your investment in shares. In addition, several option strategies allow the investor to generate income when the market rises or when prices fall. Euronext’s ”Options Investing E-Learning” series covers the 6 main topics you need to know when investing in options. This series of short animated videos is specifically designed for investors who are considering starting options trading. BROCHURES Introduction to Options - Brochure 2021 Spotlight Options - Factsheet RESEARCH VBBO Trading - A best execution solution for retail investors or for market makers? (Research paper) BoB versus Apex - No free lunch - trading on Apex more costly than on Best of Book (Research paper) More Euronext Quantative Research CONTRACT LISTS Discover Euronext's options offering Index Options Stock Options ETF Options REGISTER NOW Register now to receive information from Euronext! Your details Yes, I would like to receive Educational information from Euronext. Please complete the details listed below to register: First name Last name Country - Select - Belgium France Germany Ireland Italy the Netherlands Norway United Kingdom United States Other Email enxgdpr_fs I accept to be contacted by Euronext group at the email address entered to receive information about Privacy Statement. DISCLAIMER The Euronext Option Investing E-learning training (“the Training”) is provided as a service to the public for information purposes only and is not a recommendation to engage in investment activities. The Training is provided “as is” without representation or warranty in any kind. Whilst all reasonable care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the content of the Training, Euronext does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. Euronext will not be held liable for any loss or damages of any nature ensuing from using, trusting or acting on the information provided in the Training. Retail investors who wish to trade on the regulated markets operated by Euronext and require any information or advice in this regard should consult their financial intermediary. All propriety rights and interests in or connected with this Training shall vest with in Euronext and Entrima. No part of it may be redistributed or reproduced in any form. © 2021, Euronext N.V. – All rights reserved. Footer Small Print Menu © 2021 Euronext Privacy Statement Terms of Use More info Strictly Necessary Cookies Necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the site will not work as a result. Performance Cookies These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources to allow us to improve the performance of our site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance. Save preferences Accept all cookies