Master Options Trading
From Contract Basics to Advanced Strategy — a complete, structured path through option chains, Greeks, strategy selection, and risk management, built for traders who want to understand why a strategy fits a market view, not just chase "best strategy" claims.
51Modules
8Learning Levels
18Case Studies
The Options Learning Path
The full curriculum is organized into eight progressive levels — start at Level 1 regardless of experience, since even experienced traders benefit from a structured refresher on the fundamentals.
Level 1
Options Foundation
Derivatives, calls, puts, buyers/sellers, strike, premium, expiration, payoff
Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9
Level 2
Option Chain & Moneyness
ITM, ATM, OTM, OI, volume, change in OI, option chain, PCR
Modules 5, 6, 10, 11, 32
Level 3
Option Pricing
Intrinsic value, time value, IV, volatility, factors affecting premium
Modules 7, 8, 18, 19
Level 4
Greeks
Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega, Rho
Modules 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Level 5
Options Strategies
Directional, spreads, hedging, neutral, volatility, income strategies
Modules 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27
Level 6
Practical Options Trading
Strike selection, expiry selection, entry, exit, adjustments, risk management
Modules 20, 21, 28, 29, 30, 35–41
Level 7
Advanced Options
Volatility surface, skew, term structure, delta hedging, gamma scalping, synthetic positions
Modules 31, 33, 34, 45, 46
Level 8
Quantitative Options
Black-Scholes, binomial model, probability, expected value, Monte Carlo, volatility modeling, backtesting
Modules 42, 43, 44, 49Full Curriculum — 51 Modules
Every module below will link to a dedicated lesson page as it's published. Modules marked Core Module get extra emphasis in the course; Module 49 is marked Coming Soon since it's a planned interactive toolkit rather than existing lesson content. Expand any module to see what it covers.
01Introduction to Options Trading15 topics
- What is an Option?
- Why Do Options Exist?
- Options as Derivative Contracts
- Buyer vs Seller of an Option
- Call Option
- Put Option
- Options on Stocks
- Options on Indices
- Options as Hedging Instruments
- Options for Speculation
- Options for Income Generation
- Advantages of Options
- Risks of Options
- Common Myths About Options Trading
- Can Options Trading Be Profitable?
02Options Market Fundamentals16 topics
- What is a Derivative?
- Derivatives vs Cash Market
- Futures vs Options
- Options vs Stocks
- Exchange-Traded Options
- OTC Options — Introduction
- Option Contract
- Underlying Asset
- Contract Size
- Expiration Date
- Strike Price
- Premium
- Option Buyer
- Option Seller/Writer
- Long Position
- Short Position
03Call Options13 topics
- What is a Call Option?
- Buying a Call
- Selling/Writing a Call
- Call Buyer Payoff
- Call Seller Payoff
- Maximum Profit
- Maximum Loss
- Breakeven
- Payoff Diagram
- Real-World Example
- When Traders Use Calls
- Risks of Call Buying
- Risks of Call Writing
04Put Options13 topics
- What is a Put Option?
- Buying a Put
- Selling/Writing a Put
- Put Buyer Payoff
- Put Seller Payoff
- Maximum Profit
- Maximum Loss
- Breakeven
- Payoff Diagram
- Real-World Example
- When Traders Use Puts
- Risks of Put Buying
- Risks of Put Writing
05Understanding an Option ChainCore Module20 topics
Major pillar module.
- What is an Option Chain?
- Calls and Puts in an Option Chain
- Strike Price
- Expiration
- LTP
- Bid Price
- Ask Price
- Bid-Ask Spread
- Volume
- Open Interest
- Change in Open Interest
- Implied Volatility
- Greeks in the Option Chain
- ITM Options
- ATM Options
- OTM Options
- Identifying High-OI Strikes
- Identifying Changes in OI
- Option Chain Interpretation
- Limitations of Option Chain Analysis
06Moneyness9 topics
- What is Moneyness?
- In-the-Money (ITM)
- At-the-Money (ATM)
- Out-of-the-Money (OTM)
- ITM Call / ATM Call / OTM Call
- ITM Put / ATM Put / OTM Put
- Deep ITM
- Deep OTM
- Moneyness and Option Premium
07Option Premium8 topics
- What is Option Premium?
- Intrinsic Value
- Extrinsic Value
- Time Value
- Premium Decomposition
- Factors Affecting Premium: Underlying Price, Strike Price, Time to Expiration, Implied Volatility, Interest Rates, Dividends
- Premium Changes During the Day
- Why Option Premium Can Fall Even When Direction Is Correct
08Intrinsic Value & Time Value8 topics
- Intrinsic Value of Call
- Intrinsic Value of Put
- Extrinsic Value
- Time Value
- ITM/ATM/OTM Comparison
- Time Value Decay
- Deep ITM vs Deep OTM
- Premium Decomposition Examples
09Option Payoff & Profit/Loss11 topics
- Payoff vs Profit
- Call Buying Payoff
- Call Writing Payoff
- Put Buying Payoff
- Put Writing Payoff
- Breakeven Calculation
- Maximum Profit
- Maximum Loss
- Payoff Charts
- Profit/Loss at Expiration
- Profit/Loss Before Expiration
10Open Interest16 topics
OI alone does not reveal the complete intent of market participants — interpret alongside price, volume and context.
- What is Open Interest?
- Open Interest vs Volume
- How OI is Created
- How OI is Closed
- Increase in OI / Decrease in OI
- Price + OI Analysis
- Long Buildup
- Short Buildup
- Long Unwinding
- Short Covering
- OI at Call Strikes / OI at Put Strikes
- Change in OI
- OI Concentration
- OI Shift
- OI and Support/Resistance
- Limitations of OI Interpretation
11Volume in Options8 topics
- What is Option Volume?
- Volume vs Open Interest
- High Volume / Low Volume
- Volume and Liquidity
- Volume Confirmation
- Volume/OI Relationship
- Unusual Volume
- Volume and Option Premium
12Option GreeksCore Module2 topics
Dedicated major section.
- Introduction to Greeks
- Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega, Rho — overview (each expanded in Modules 13–17)
13Delta8 topics
- What is Delta?
- Call Delta / Put Delta
- Delta and Underlying Price
- Delta as Price Sensitivity
- Delta and Moneyness
- Delta and Probability — What It Does and Doesn't Mean
- Delta Hedging — Introduction
- Practical Examples
14Gamma8 topics
- What is Gamma?
- Gamma and Delta
- Gamma Near Expiration
- ATM Gamma
- Long Gamma / Short Gamma
- Gamma Risk
- Gamma and Fast Price Movement
- Gamma and Options Strategies
15Theta9 topics
- What is Theta?
- Time Decay
- Theta of Calls / Theta of Puts
- Theta and Expiration
- ATM Theta
- Long Options and Theta
- Short Options and Theta
- Weekend/Non-Trading-Day Effects
- Theta and Strategy Selection
16Vega7 topics
- What is Vega?
- Implied Volatility and Vega
- Long Vega / Short Vega
- Vega Near Expiration
- Vega and Moneyness
- Volatility Crush
- Vega and Event Trading
17Rho5 topics
- What is Rho?
- Interest Rates and Options
- Call Rho / Put Rho
- When Rho Matters
- Rho in Short-Dated vs Long-Dated Options
18Implied VolatilityCore Module13 topics
Core pillar module.
- What is Volatility?
- Historical Volatility
- Realized Volatility
- Implied Volatility
- IV Rank / IV Percentile
- High IV / Low IV
- IV Expansion / IV Contraction
- Volatility Crush
- IV and Option Premium
- IV Skew
- Term Structure
- Event Volatility
- IV and Strategy Selection
19Option Pricing Models10 topics
- Why Options Need Pricing Models
- Theoretical Option Value
- Black-Scholes Model
- Assumptions of Black-Scholes
- Variables in Black-Scholes
- Binomial Option Pricing Model
- Black-Scholes vs Binomial
- Limitations of Pricing Models
- Model Value vs Market Price
- Advanced: Monte Carlo Simulation, Local Volatility, Stochastic Volatility, Volatility Surface
20Expiration11 topics
Exchange contract specifications and expiry schedules can change — link to current official exchange information rather than treating this as permanently fixed.
- What is Option Expiration?
- Weekly Expiration / Monthly Expiration
- Expiration Cycle
- Expiration-Day Behaviour
- Gamma Risk Near Expiration
- Theta Near Expiration
- IV Changes Near Expiration
- Settlement
- Exercise and Assignment
- Expiration Risk
- Expiration-Day Trading Risks
21Options Settlement8 topics
- Physical Settlement
- Cash Settlement
- Exercise / Assignment
- Automatic Exercise — Where Applicable
- Settlement Price
- Final Settlement
- Settlement Risk
- Stock Options vs Index Options
22Options Trading StrategiesCore Module22 topics
Huge content cluster — the heart of the strategies section.
- Directional Strategies — Long Call
- Directional Strategies — Long Put
- Directional Strategies — Bull Call Strategy
- Directional Strategies — Bear Put Strategy
- Credit Strategies — Short Call
- Credit Strategies — Short Put
- Credit Strategies — Bull Put Spread
- Credit Strategies — Bear Call Spread
- Debit Spreads — Bull Call Spread
- Debit Spreads — Bear Put Spread
- Neutral Strategies — Long Straddle
- Neutral Strategies — Short Straddle
- Neutral Strategies — Long Strangle
- Neutral Strategies — Short Strangle
- Range Strategies — Iron Condor
- Range Strategies — Iron Butterfly
- Range Strategies — Butterfly Spread
- Range Strategies — Calendar Spread
- Range Strategies — Diagonal Spread
- Hedging Strategies — Protective Put
- Hedging Strategies — Covered Call
- Hedging Strategies — Collar
23Strategy Analysis Framework18 topics
Standardized template applied to every strategy page in Module 22.
- Market View
- Strategy Construction
- Strike Selection
- Expiration Selection
- Entry
- Maximum Profit
- Maximum Loss
- Breakeven
- Payoff Diagram
- Greeks
- IV Sensitivity
- Theta Exposure
- Adjustment Rules
- Exit Rules
- Risk Management
- Suitable Market Conditions
- Unsuitable Market Conditions
- Practical Example
24Directional Options Trading6 topics
- Bullish Option Strategies / Bearish Option Strategies
- Moderately Bullish / Moderately Bearish Strategies
- Strongly Bullish / Strongly Bearish Strategies
- Direction + Volatility
- Direction + Time
- Selecting Strategy Based on Market View
25Non-Directional Options Trading7 topics
- What is Non-Directional Trading?
- Range-Bound Markets
- Volatility Selling / Volatility Buying
- Iron Condor / Iron Butterfly
- Short Straddle / Short Strangle
- Risk of Tail Events
- Managing Short-Volatility Positions
26Options Hedging7 topics
- What is Hedging? Why Hedge?
- Protective Put / Covered Call / Collar Strategy
- Futures Hedge / Option Hedge
- Delta Hedging
- Portfolio Hedging
- Cost of Hedging
- Hedge Effectiveness
27Option Adjustments6 topics
- Why Adjust an Option Position?
- Rolling Up / Rolling Down / Rolling Forward / Rolling Back
- Adding Protection / Removing Risk
- Converting a Position
- Adjusting for Volatility / Adjusting for Direction
- When NOT to Adjust
28Options Risk ManagementCore Module16 topics
Mandatory education, especially for option sellers.
- Option Risk
- Leverage
- Margin
- Position Sizing
- Maximum Loss
- Defined-Risk vs Undefined-Risk Strategies
- Gap Risk
- Assignment Risk
- Liquidity Risk
- Slippage
- Volatility Risk
- Gamma Risk
- Theta Risk
- Tail Risk
- Portfolio Risk
- Risk of Ruin
29Option Margin9 topics
Margin rules are exchange/broker/regulator dependent — always reference current official specifications.
- What is Margin?
- Initial Margin / Maintenance Margin
- Exposure Margin — Where Applicable
- SPAN/Portfolio-Based Margin Concepts
- Margin for Option Buyers / Margin for Option Sellers
- Spread Margin Benefits
- Margin Changes During Volatility
- Margin Calls
- Margin Risk
30Liquidity & Execution8 topics
- What is Liquidity?
- Bid-Ask Spread
- Market Depth
- Volume / Open Interest
- Slippage
- Market Orders in Options / Limit Orders
- Execution Risk
- Selecting Liquid Strikes / Selecting Liquid Expiries
31Option Chain Analysis (Advanced)11 topics
- OI, Change in OI, Volume, IV, Premium
- Strike-wise Analysis
- Call OI / Put OI
- OI Concentration / OI Shifts
- Put-Call Ratio
- Max Pain
- Support/Resistance Interpretation
- Option Chain + Price Action
- Option Chain + Volume
- Option Chain + Market Structure
- False Signals from Option Chain
32Put-Call Ratio (PCR)8 topics
- What is PCR?
- PCR Based on OI / PCR Based on Volume
- Calculating PCR
- High PCR / Low PCR
- PCR and Market Sentiment
- PCR Trend
- PCR + Price
- Limitations of PCR
33Max Pain7 topics
Presented as a market-analysis concept/hypothesis, not a guaranteed price-prediction mechanism.
- What is Max Pain?
- Max Pain Calculation
- Open Interest and Max Pain
- Max Pain Theory
- Practical Interpretation
- Limitations of Max Pain
- Max Pain vs Actual Market Movement
34Volatility Trading7 topics
- Direction vs Volatility
- Long Volatility / Short Volatility
- Implied Volatility / Realized Volatility
- IV-RV Relationship
- Volatility Risk Premium
- Volatility Crush / Volatility Expansion
- Volatility Skew / Volatility Smile / Volatility Surface
35Event-Based Options Trading9 topics
- Earnings
- Economic Data
- Central Bank Decisions
- Elections
- Major Corporate Announcements
- Event Volatility
- IV Before Events / IV Crush After Events
- Straddle Around Events
- Risks of Event Trading
36Index Options Trading9 topics
Current contract specifications should always be checked against the relevant exchange before publication.
- What are Index Options?
- Index vs Stock Options
- NIFTY Options / BANK NIFTY Options
- Other Exchange-Traded Index Options
- Index Option Chain
- Index Option Greeks
- Index Option Strategies
- Expiration Considerations
- Settlement
37Stock Options Trading10 topics
- What are Stock Options?
- Stock Option Contract
- Lot Size
- Expiration
- Liquidity
- Corporate Actions
- Physical Settlement
- Assignment Considerations
- Stock Option Strategies
- Stock Option Risks
38Options for Intraday Trading10 topics
- Intraday Option Buying / Intraday Option Selling
- Choosing Expiry / Choosing Strike
- ATM vs ITM vs OTM
- Gamma and Intraday Trading
- Theta and Intraday Trading
- IV and Intraday Trading
- Option Scalping
- Momentum Trading / Breakout Trading
- Risk Management
- Expiry-Day Trading Risks
39Options for Swing Trading6 topics
- Swing Trading with Options
- Expiration Selection / Strike Selection
- Theta Considerations / IV Considerations / Delta Considerations
- Debit Spreads / Credit Spreads
- Hedging
- Overnight Gap Risk
40Options Trading Psychology11 topics
- FOMO
- Revenge Trading
- Overtrading
- Excessive Leverage
- Option Buying Addiction
- Averaging Losing Options
- Holding Expiring OTM Options
- Ignoring Theta / Ignoring IV
- Moving Stop-Loss
- Discipline
- Following a Trading Plan
41Options Trading Plan10 topics
- Define Market View
- Define Strategy
- Define Expiration
- Define Strike Selection
- Define Entry / Stop-Loss / Target
- Define Maximum Loss
- Define Position Size
- Define Adjustment Rules
- Define Exit Rules
- Define No-Trade Conditions
42Options Backtesting11 topics
- Why Backtest Options Strategies?
- Historical Option Data
- Expired Contracts
- Entry Rules / Exit Rules
- Expiration Selection / Strike Selection
- Bid-Ask Spread / Slippage
- Brokerage and Charges
- Corporate Actions
- Survivorship Bias / Look-Ahead Bias
- Overfitting
- Out-of-Sample Testing / Walk-Forward Testing
43Options Performance Metrics12 topics
- Win Rate
- Average Win / Average Loss
- Risk/Reward
- Expectancy
- Profit Factor
- Maximum Drawdown
- Return on Capital
- Margin Utilization
- Return on Risk
- Sharpe Ratio / Sortino Ratio
- Tail Risk
- Strategy Robustness
44Quantitative Options Trading13 topics
Advanced specialization.
- Probability Distributions
- Expected Value
- Probability of Profit
- Risk-Neutral Probability
- Implied Volatility
- Volatility Surface / Volatility Skew
- Term Structure
- Greeks-Based Risk
- Delta Hedging / Gamma Scalping
- Volatility Trading
- Statistical Arbitrage
- Options Pricing Anomalies
- Monte Carlo Simulation
45Advanced Options Concepts11 topics
- Delta Hedging / Gamma Scalping
- Volatility Arbitrage / Calendar Arbitrage
- Put-Call Parity
- Synthetic Long Stock
- Synthetic Short Stock
- Synthetic Call
- Synthetic Put
- Box Spread
- Conversion / Reversal
- Early Exercise
- Assignment Risk
46Options Strategy Comparison10 topics
Dedicated comparison pages planned for each pair.
- Call Buying vs Put Buying
- Option Buying vs Option Selling
- Futures vs Options
- Covered Call vs Cash-Secured Put
- Bull Call Spread vs Bull Put Spread
- Bear Put Spread vs Bear Call Spread
- Straddle vs Strangle
- Iron Condor vs Iron Butterfly
- Debit Spread vs Credit Spread
- Defined Risk vs Undefined Risk
47Practical Options Case Studies18 topics
- Case Study 1 — Buying a Call
- Case Study 2 — Buying a Put
- Case Study 3 — Bull Call Spread
- Case Study 4 — Bear Put Spread
- Case Study 5 — Covered Call
- Case Study 6 — Protective Put
- Case Study 7 — Iron Condor
- Case Study 8 — Straddle
- Case Study 9 — Strangle
- Case Study 10 — Volatility Crush
- Case Study 11 — Theta Decay
- Case Study 12 — Gamma Risk
- Case Study 13 — IV Expansion
- Case Study 14 — IV Contraction
- Case Study 15 — Option Chain Analysis
- Case Study 16 — OI + Price Analysis
- Case Study 17 — Failed Options Trade
- Case Study 18 — Properly Hedged Trade
48Common Options Trading Mistakes14 topics
- Buying Cheap OTM Options Without Understanding Probability
- Buying Options Solely Because Premium Is Low
- Ignoring Theta / Ignoring IV / Ignoring Gamma
- Excessive Leverage
- Overtrading Expiry
- Averaging Losing Options
- Holding Options Until Expiration Without a Plan
- Selling Naked Options Without Understanding Risk
- Ignoring Liquidity / Ignoring Bid-Ask Spread
- Trading Illiquid Strikes
- Using Max Pain as a Guaranteed Target
- Treating OI as a Standalone Buy/Sell Signal
- Ignoring Transaction Costs
- No Position-Sizing Framework
49Options Trading Tools & CalculatorsComing Soon16 topics
Planned Options Toolkit build — not existing lesson content yet.
- Option Payoff Calculator
- Breakeven Calculator
- Profit/Loss Calculator
- Position Size Calculator
- Risk/Reward Calculator
- Options Greeks Calculator
- Black-Scholes Calculator
- Implied Volatility Calculator
- Historical Volatility Calculator
- PCR Calculator
- Max Pain Calculator
- Strategy Builder
- Payoff Diagram Generator
- Margin Calculator
- Probability Calculator
- Options Trade Journal
51Regulatory, Legal & Investor Protection12 topics
Contract specifications, expiry schedules, lot sizes, settlement mechanisms and margin rules can change — maintained as a dynamic page with primary-source references to the relevant exchange/regulator.
- SEBI and Derivatives Regulation
- NSE/BSE Option Contracts
- Contract Specifications
- Expiry Rules / Lot Size
- Settlement Rules
- Margin Requirements
- Investor Protection
- Registered Intermediaries
- Risk Disclosure
- Fraudulent Trading Schemes
- Guaranteed-Return Claims
- Options Trading Risks
Strategy Selection Framework
There's no single "best" options strategy — the right one depends on your market view and your volatility view. Use this as a starting map, not a recommendation.
| Market View | Volatility View | Possible Strategy Category |
|---|---|---|
| Strongly bullish | Volatility neutral | Long Call |
| Moderately bullish | Volatility neutral | Bull Call Spread |
| Moderately bullish | Higher IV | Bull Put Spread |
| Strongly bearish | Volatility neutral | Long Put |
| Moderately bearish | Volatility neutral | Bear Put Spread |
| Range-bound | IV relatively high | Defined-risk credit strategies |
| Large move expected | Direction uncertain | Long Straddle/Strangle |
| Portfolio protection | — | Protective Put |
Frequently Asked Questions
Beginner FAQs
What is an option?
A contract that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy (call) or sell (put) an underlying asset at a fixed strike price on or before expiration, in exchange for a premium.
What is a call option?
A contract that gives the buyer the right to buy the underlying at the strike price — bought when you expect the price to rise (Module 3).
What is a put option?
A contract that gives the buyer the right to sell the underlying at the strike price — bought when you expect the price to fall (Module 4).
What is an option premium?
The price paid by the buyer to the seller for the contract, made up of intrinsic value plus time value (Module 7).
What is a strike price?
The fixed price at which the option holder can buy (call) or sell (put) the underlying asset if they choose to exercise the option.
What is expiration?
The date on which an option contract stops trading and is settled — weekly or monthly depending on the contract (Module 20).
What is ITM, ATM and OTM?
Moneyness terms: in-the-money (has intrinsic value), at-the-money (strike ≈ current price), and out-of-the-money (no intrinsic value yet) — see Module 6.
What is an option chain?
A table listing all available call and put strikes for an underlying at a given expiry, along with price, volume, open interest and other data — see Module 5.
What is open interest?
The total number of outstanding option contracts at a strike that haven't yet been closed, exercised or expired — see Module 10.
What is implied volatility?
The market's forward-looking estimate of how much the underlying is expected to move, derived from the option's price — see Module 18.
Strategy FAQs
Is option buying better than option selling?
Neither is inherently better — buying offers defined risk and unlimited upside potential but fights time decay, while selling collects premium and time decay but carries larger or undefined risk. The right choice depends on market view and risk tolerance.
Which option strategy is best for beginners?
There's no single 'best' strategy — beginners typically start with simple, defined-risk positions like long calls/puts or debit spreads while they learn the mechanics in Modules 1–21.
What is the safest options strategy?
'Safest' depends on context, but defined-risk strategies (where maximum loss is capped at entry, like debit spreads or protective puts) are generally lower-risk than undefined-risk strategies like naked option selling.
What is the best strategy for a bullish market?
Rather than one 'best' strategy, a bullish view with volatility-neutral conditions points toward long calls or bull call spreads, while a bullish view with elevated IV points toward bull put spreads — see the Strategy Selection Framework above.
What is the best strategy for a bearish market?
Similarly, a strongly bearish view suits long puts, while a moderately bearish view with volatility-neutral conditions suits bear put spreads — strategy follows market view plus volatility view, not a fixed answer.
What strategy works in a sideways market?
Range-bound markets are typically where defined-risk credit strategies (like iron condors) are considered, since they profit from time decay when the underlying stays within a range — see Module 25.
What is the difference between a debit spread and credit spread?
A debit spread costs premium to enter (you pay upfront, profit is capped), while a credit spread collects premium upfront (you receive money, but risk is typically larger than the credit received) — see Module 22.
Risk FAQs
Can an option buyer lose more than the premium paid?
No — an option buyer's maximum loss is limited to the premium paid, regardless of how far the market moves against the position.
Can an option seller have unlimited losses?
For naked (uncovered) option selling, yes — losses can be substantial and, for a naked short call, theoretically unlimited. This is why Module 28, Risk Management, is essential before selling options.
Why do options lose value?
Options lose value from time decay (theta) as expiration approaches, from a drop in implied volatility (vega), or simply because the underlying didn't move enough in the needed direction.
Why did my option fall even though the stock moved in my direction?
This usually happens when implied volatility drops (volatility crush) or time decay outweighs the directional gain — the premium reflects more than just direction, see Modules 15 and 16.
What is theta decay?
The erosion of an option's time value as each day passes, accelerating as expiration approaches — it works against option buyers and in favor of option sellers, all else equal (Module 15).
What is IV crush?
A sharp drop in implied volatility, often right after an anticipated event like earnings, which can cause an option's premium to fall even if the underlying moves in the expected direction (Module 16).
What happens on expiry?
In-the-money options are typically exercised or cash-settled, and out-of-the-money options expire worthless — the exact mechanics depend on the contract and exchange rules (Module 20, Module 21).
What is assignment risk?
The risk, mainly for option sellers, of being obligated to fulfill the contract (buy or sell the underlying) if the buyer exercises their option — relevant especially near expiration and for physically settled contracts (Module 21).
Regulatory, Legal & Investor Protection
Module 51 of this curriculum covers SEBI and derivatives regulation, contract specifications, margin requirements and how to spot fraudulent or unregistered trading advice. Please read the disclaimer below before using any content on this site.
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