Basic Options: Options Basics

Options are becoming more and more popular among investors who are looking for ways to generate income from their portfolios, or even protect their holdings during economic downturns. Gain the knowledge and insight you need to put option strategies into action. Build a foundation for any future option courses by mastering the basics of what options are, how they work and what opportunities they present. Master the four basic option types that all option strategies are based on: long calls, short calls, long puts and short puts. Generate income with less capital at risk than investing in stocks. Protect your positions against market loss by using options as protection during times of volatility.