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Core Options

Start with four contract primers, then complete priced tickets, the Wheel, trade selection and management.

Choose one concept. The full explanation, worked example, graphs and answered exercises remain together on that lesson page.

OPT-F01 · BeginnerRead a contract and its premiumWhat does a 4.20 option quote actually cost?OPT-F02 · BeginnerRights, obligations and expirationHow can an option become shares, cash or another position?OPT-F03 · BeginnerDefined payoff risk is not marginWhich cash number measures funding and which measures loss?OPT-F04 · BeginnerRead the whole multi-leg ticketHow do several rights and obligations become one payoff?OPT-02a · CoreLong callHow does long call express a bullish view?OPT-02b · CoreBull-call debit verticalHow does bull-call debit vertical express a moderately bullish view?OPT-02c · CoreCash-secured putHow does cash-secured put express a bullish-to-neutral ownership view?OPT-03a · CoreLong putHow does long put express a bearish view?OPT-03b · CoreBear-put debit verticalHow does bear-put debit vertical express a moderately bearish view?OPT-03c · CoreCall credit verticalHow does call credit vertical express a bearish-to-neutral view?OPT-04a · CoreIron condorHow does iron condor express a neutral range view?OPT-05a · CorePut credit verticalHow does put credit vertical express a bullish-to-neutral view?OPT-06a · CoreWheel: the put-selling phaseWould you genuinely own the shares if the put were assigned?OPT-06b · CoreWheel: assignment and the stock ledgerWhat changes when the short put becomes shares?OPT-06c · CoreWheel: covered-call phaseIs the proposed call strike a price at which you accept selling the shares?OPT-06d · CoreWheel: called away, repeat or stopWhat does the completed cycle earn, and does the next cycle still make sense?OPT-07a · CoreCovered callHow does covered call express a stock ownership with capped upside view?OPT-08 · CoreMean reversion with optionsWhen does a return-to-value idea fit the auction?OPT-09 · CoreTrend following with optionsHow should the structure match the expected move?OPT-10 · CoreDay trading optionsWhy can correct direction still produce a losing trade?OPT-11 · CoreScalping: the execution hurdleWhat must a very small target overcome?OPT-12 · Core0DTEWhat changes when little time remains?OPT-13 · CoreSwing trades and expirationHow much time does the thesis actually need?OPT-14 · CoreEarnings: direction versus volatilityWhat move must the paid premium overcome?OPT-15 · CoreLong and short volatilityWhat is being bought when direction is uncertain?OPT-17 · CorePosition sizingHow many complete structures fit the risk budget?OPT-18 · CoreEntry and exit logicWhen has the remaining trade changed?OPT-19 · CoreRolling honestlyWhy does a new credit not erase an old loss?OPT-21 · CoreA strategy-selection matrixHow do you compare alternatives without memorizing recipes?OPT-22 · CoreThe complete strategy checklistWhat must be understood before discussing execution?