What is an Option
This module covers the foundations every options trader needs before touching a chain: what an option actually is, the difference between buying and selling, who the market participants are, and how the options market functions day to day.
- 7 video lessons
- 14 min total
- Certificate of completion
- Self-paced, online
What you'll learn
- What is an Option
- Option Contracts
- Buying and Selling
- Market Participants
- How the Options Market Functions
- Why Traders Buy and Sell Options
About this course
This module covers the foundations every options trader needs before touching a chain: what an option actually is, the difference between buying and selling, who the market participants are, and how the options market functions day to day. It ends with why traders use options in the first place. Six short lessons take you from zero to understanding the instrument itself.
Course content
7 lessons · 14 min total
Introduction
1:47What is an Option
1:58Option Contracts
4:56Buying and Selling
1:39Market Participants
0:38How the Options Market Functions
0:49Why Traders Buy and Sell Options
2:32
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 What is an Option free?
Yes. What is an Option 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 What is an Option take?
What is an Option has 7 lessons and about 14 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 What is an Option?
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.