How to pick an Option Contract
This module breaks down the mechanics behind every options contract: strike price, expiration, and liquidity, plus the Greeks that drive how an option's value moves.
- 9 video lessons
- 12 min total
- Certificate of completion
- Self-paced, online
What you'll learn
- Choosing the Right Contract
- Choosing the Expiration
- Choosing the Strike
- The Four Liquidity Factors
- Open Interest
- Bid / Ask Spread
- Volume
- Underlying Liquidity
About this course
This module breaks down the mechanics behind every options contract: strike price, expiration, and liquidity, plus the Greeks that drive how an option's value moves. Four short lessons take you from the building blocks of a contract to understanding what actually makes its price tick.
Course content
9 lessons · 12 min total
Introduction
0:25Choosing the Right Contract
0:18Choosing the Expiration
4:10Choosing the Strike
1:54The Four Liquidity Factors
0:13Open Interest
1:11Bid / Ask Spread
1:18Volume
1:13Underlying Liquidity
1:18
Who this course is for
- You are new to trading and want to understand how markets really work before risking money.
- You watch Lab Live or trading content and want the vocabulary and foundations behind it.
- No prior experience is needed: every concept is explained from scratch.
Frequently asked questions
Is How to pick an Option Contract free?
Yes. How to pick an Option Contract is completely free, like every course on Trading Coach. There is no subscription, no trial and no paid upgrade. Trading Coach is supported by PropFirm Compare, so the courses stay free for everyone.
How long does How to pick an Option Contract take?
How to pick an Option Contract has 9 lessons and about 12 minutes of video. It is self-paced: you can pause and come back any time, and your progress is saved.
Do I need trading experience for How to pick an Option Contract?
No. It is a beginner course and explains every concept from the ground up.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. When you complete every lesson and quiz in the course, you get a certificate of completion with a link you can share.
How do I start the course?
Sign in with a free PropFirm Compare account, open the course and start the first lesson. It takes less than a minute.
Is this financial advice?
No. Trading Coach provides general trading education only. Trading futures, options and other leveraged products involves substantial risk of loss.