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Options Basics
Get ready to put on
your trading
pants. If
those are a thing.
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New to trading options? Start here.
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ARTICLE & VIDEO Why Trade Options
All articles & videos
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How Call Options Work
Calling all those interested in call options! These little guys are a fundamental part of options trading, so let's explore every lil' thing about 'em.
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How Put Options Work
A “put” is an option where you get the right — but not the obligation — to sell an asset at a certain price, in a certain timeframe. Time to peep all the goodness that puts offer.
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How Options Trades Happen
Why do trades even happen? How're they processed? We know, and you will soon!
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How Financial Indices Do Their Thing
Be honest, how much do you know about an Index? If “ummmm” is your answer, it won't be for long. Let's go!
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About Cboe & Our U.S. Options Exchanges
Since 1973, Cboe has provided tons of options trading tools to tons of investors. Let's examine all the moving pieces behind our snazzy legacy of innovation.