Name: Options Trading for Rookies: Complete Guide to Stock Options
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Created byKal Zurn, SharperTrades LLC

Last updated 1/2026

English

What you'll learn

Comprehensive course on Stock Options
Soup to nuts of Trading Options
Finally understand Options

Course content

8 sections • 73 lectures • 3h 10m total length

Are you Missing all my FREE Stuff?!1:09
Learn how rookie traders can access free books, webinars, discounts, and courses by turning on updates and offerings in their Udemy notification preferences.
Introduction0:45
Risk Disclaimer0:17
Which Trading Software is used in this presentation?0:48
You are Important1:29
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Exercise: Introduce Yourself to the Class0:27

Why You Must Learn Covered Calls3:22
Quick Intro on what we're going to learn and why we absolutely should take the time to learn it
Mutual Fund Managers are Destroying Your Retirement Account3:05
The scary reality of how Mutual Fund Managers are actually taking all your retirement money and leaving you with the scraps. This should scare you into taking control of your own retirement account.
"Lowering Cost Basis" Explained1:42
What does "Lowering Cost Basis" actually mean? It is explained here.
Option Basics Recap3:28
What does "Lowering Cost Basis" actually mean? It is explained here.
Using Our Rules to Setup a Covered Call2:57
Setting up a Covered Call on a Trading Platform and what exactly is going on when we do it.
Lowering Cost Basis with Stock2:07
What does Lower Cost Basis mean when we Buy Stock? Here is what a Covered Call looks like in reality and why we do it.
The Golden 3 Criteria Used to Create the Covered Call4:19
With all the different choices available to us, how do we know which Call to Sell? We use the Golden 3 Criteria.
The Golden 3 Criteria Explained2:35
Now that we know the Golden 3 Criteria, how do figure them out and use them? We break it all down for you here.
Visual Illustration of Covered Call - Part 11:58
We've seen the numbers, now let's take a look visually at what a Covered Call really is.
Visual Illustration of Covered Call - Part 24:21
We've seen the numbers, now let's take a look visually at what a Covered Call really is.
Covered Call Quiz
Options: Let's get on the same page0:10
Review the basics of options to get everyone on the same page. Connect these basics to previously covered calls to reinforce understanding.

"Be Your Own Boss, Make Your Own Money!"6:08
Be your own boss by trading options through a structured system that stresses consistency, risk management, weekly setups, vertical spreads and iron condor trades with real-time alerts.
What is an Option?1:53
Options finally defined in a way where everyone can understand them.

You will learn how stock options work, how to use leverage, probability of profit, time to expiration, strike stock adjustment to your advantage and how to trade options effectively and profitably.

I will teach you the foundation for creating option strategies for consistent income, and option trading for a living.

Options trading is made easy: This course is packed with practical, insightful and educational option material. You will learn all about stock options, option investing strategies, call options, put options, buying options versus selling options and other option strategies for income.

Learning how to trade options has never been easier. We cover successful option trading strategies, options basics, how to do options trading and how to trade options for income.
Option Basics No. 12:37
These are the five characteristics of options.

You will learn how stock options work, how to use leverage, probability of profit, time to expiration, strike stock adjustment to your advantage and how to trade options effectively and profitably.

I will teach you the foundation for creating option strategies for consistent income, and option trading for a living.

Options trading is made easy: This course is packed with practical, insightful and educational option material. You will learn all about stock options, option investing strategies, call options, put options, buying options versus selling options and other option strategies for income.

Learning how to trade options has never been easier. We cover successful option trading strategies, options basics, how to do options trading and how to trade options for income.
Option Basics No. 20:57
These are the five characteristics of options.

You will learn how stock options work, how to use leverage, probability of profit, time to expiration, strike stock adjustment to your advantage and how to trade options effectively and profitably.

I will teach you the foundation for creating option strategies for consistent income, and option trading for a living.

Options trading is made easy: This course is packed with practical, insightful and educational option material. You will learn all about stock options, option investing strategies, call options, put options, buying options versus selling options and other option strategies for income.

Learning how to trade options has never been easier. We cover successful option trading strategies, options basics, how to do options trading and how to trade options for income.
Option Basics No. 2 - Non-Standard Expirations1:55
While we prefer to use the "Standard" Monthly Option Expiration Cycle, it is important to be aware that there are other option expiration cycles as well. There are "Non-Standard" Option Expiration cycles that are called "Weekly" and "Quarterlys."
Option Basics No. 31:33
These are the five characteristics of options.

You will learn how stock options work, how to use leverage, probability of profit, time to expiration, strike stock adjustment to your advantage and how to trade options effectively and profitably.

I will teach you the foundation for creating option strategies for consistent income, and option trading for a living.

Options trading is made easy: This course is packed with practical, insightful and educational option material. You will learn all about stock options, option investing strategies, call options, put options, buying options versus selling options and other option strategies for income.

Learning how to trade options has never been easier. We cover successful option trading strategies, options basics, how to do options trading and how to trade options for income.
Option Basics No. 41:54
These are the five characteristics of options.

You will learn how stock options work, how to use leverage, probability of profit, time to expiration, strike stock adjustment to your advantage and how to trade options effectively and profitably.

I will teach you the foundation for creating option strategies for consistent income, and option trading for a living.

Options trading is made easy: This course is packed with practical, insightful and educational option material. You will learn all about stock options, option investing strategies, call options, put options, buying options versus selling options and other option strategies for income.

Learning how to trade options has never been easier. We cover successful option trading strategies, options basics, how to do options trading and how to trade options for income.
Option Basics No. 54:01
These are the five characteristics of options.

You will learn how stock options work, how to use leverage, probability of profit, time to expiration, strike stock adjustment to your advantage and how to trade options effectively and profitably.

I will teach you the foundation for creating option strategies for consistent income, and option trading for a living.

Options trading is made easy: This course is packed with practical, insightful and educational option material. You will learn all about stock options, option investing strategies, call options, put options, buying options versus selling options and other option strategies for income.

Learning how to trade options has never been easier. We cover successful option trading strategies, options basics, how to do options trading and how to trade options for income.
Kinds of Options: Calls2:15
We explain what calls are and how they work.

You will learn how stock options work, how to use leverage, probability of profit, time to expiration, strike stock adjustment to your advantage and how to trade options effectively and profitably.

I will teach you the foundation for creating option strategies for consistent income, and option trading for a living.

Options trading is made easy: This course is packed with practical, insightful and educational option material. You will learn all about stock options, option investing strategies, call options, put options, buying options versus selling options and other option strategies for income.

Learning how to trade options has never been easier. We cover successful option trading strategies, options basics, how to do options trading and how to trade options for income.
Kinds of Options: Puts1:29
We explain what puts are and how they work.

You will learn how stock options work, how to use leverage, probability of profit, time to expiration, strike stock adjustment to your advantage and how to trade options effectively and profitably.

I will teach you the foundation for creating option strategies for consistent income, and option trading for a living.

Options trading is made easy: This course is packed with practical, insightful and educational option material. You will learn all about stock options, option investing strategies, call options, put options, buying options versus selling options and other option strategies for income.

Learning how to trade options has never been easier. We cover successful option trading strategies, options basics, how to do options trading and how to trade options for income.

Call Options: Buying vs. Selling4:49
Time to learn how to Trade Options correctly and that means we are going to start Selling them instead of Buying them. What?!
Put Options: Buying vs. Selling3:06
In this lecture we discuss buying put options vs selling put options.

You will learn how stock options work, how to use leverage, probability of profit, time to expiration, strike stock adjustment to your advantage and how to trade options effectively and profitably.

I will teach you the foundation for creating option strategies for consistent income, and option trading for a living.

Options trading is made easy: This course is packed with practical, insightful and educational option material. You will learn all about stock options, option investing strategies, call options, put options, buying options versus selling options and other option strategies for income.

Learning how to trade options has never been easier. We cover successful option trading strategies, options basics, how to do options trading and how to trade options for income.
Understanding Options Quiz

"Learn to Fish" Here!4:11
What is a Short Put?1:42
Short Puts Visual Illustration5:36
Visual illustration of how a "Short" Put actually works
When do I use Short Puts?2:21
The thinking behind the "Short" or "Naked" Put Strategy
Caution: The Risk of Assignment3:06
What is the risk associated with Selling Options? It is explained right here.
Danger: Selling Puts on High Priced Stocks2:48
You need to be aware of what you are responsible for when Selling Puts. Huge Rewards make look enticing, but what are my risks if things don't go my way?
Trading Checklist: Selling Puts1:15
Here is a complete list of our Trading Rules to abide by when Selling Puts
Trading Rule#1 - Duration over Direction1:32
This is Trading Rule #3 from the Option Trading for Rookies course, "Make & Manage Profitable Trades." If you plan on trading consistently, this course is a must moving forward as it is the key to success in trading.
Trading Rule#2: Volatility (Explained & illustrated)4:11
If you are not familiar with the "5 Golden Rules" of Trading Verticals/Iron Condors already, I highly recommend taking the "Option Trading for Rookies: Basic Option Strategies" course as it will break them all down for you since they also apply to Selling Options as well.
Trading Checklist: Trading Platform Illustration8:18
Let's take our Trading Checklist and see it used on a real trading platform to further illustrate how the rules work and how to apply them in reality.
Define your Risk0:16
Selling Options Quiz

What is a Vertical?1:00
Defined here, explained soon
Shorting or Selling Call Verticals2:42
Call Verticals explained
Visual Illustration of Short Call Verticals1:24
Short Call Verticals explained on a Trade Page
Deeper Look into How Short Call Verticals Work3:02
Short Call Verticals Explained in depth
How Profits and Losses Work when Selling Verticals1:52
So did I make any money or not?
Selling Naked Call Options Compared to Selling Call Verticals2:41
Why Verticals are so much safer than Naked Options
"Shorting" or Selling Put Verticals2:16
We learned about Short Call Verticals, so here's the Put side of things
Visual Illustration of Short Put Verticals1:51
Short Put Verticals explained on a Trade Page
Selling Naked Puts Compared to Selling Put Verticals1:18
Why Verticals are so much safer than Naked Options
Buying Verticals - The Process5:27
Learn how to buy and sell long call verticals and long put verticals, open and close positions, and compute max profit and max loss using a $1 wide vertical example.
Selling Verticals - The Process13:25
Learn to trade short verticals, including put and call verticals, by opening and closing positions within a 45-day expiration cycle, collecting upfront credit and managing risk.
Next Stop... Iron Condors0:04
Verticals Quiz

Get Your Essential Options Trading Guide and FREE Course!2:04
Please type in the link exactly, as it is case sensitive.
What is an Iron Condor2:42
You don't need to pick a direction just a range
"Bread & Butter" Iron Condor Rules, POPs and Visuals4:15
We start with the most widely used Iron Condor and its rules.
Trade Page Setup Illustration3:29
This may not be the software you use, but it serves as a great visual tool for exactly how to setup this Iron Condor and what exactly we are doing.
Trade Page Profit/Loss, POP & Managing Winners Explained4:19
Let's break down exactly what is going on with Iron Condors. Profit/Loss, the POP and what Managing Winners actually means.
Breakeven Price Explained2:44
A good tool to have in your arsenal, Breakeven Price.
Live Trading Platform Setup5:18
Slides and explanations are great, but how do we actually make this trade on a real trading platform in real time. See it here.
Managing Winning Trades3:09
What does Managing Trades actually mean and how do we do it.
Keys to Long Term Success in Option Trading0:10
Discover how to make and manage option trades correctly using proven trading strategies for options.
Iron Condor Quiz

What is Fundamental Analysis0:59
Defined and explained
What is Technical Analysis1:29
Defined and explained
What are the Greeks1:23
Defined and explained
Making a Trade: The Checklist0:43
The complete checklist for making a trade. Each point will be explained in detail as we move forward.
Step 1: How to Create a List of Tradable Stocks2:03
Step 2a: Checking Liquidity1:28
The first and most important step in making your watchlist of tradable stocks
Step 2b: Checking Liquidity Continued1:06
The first and most important step in making your watchlist of tradable stocks
Step 3a: Watch List Creation1:02
Using the Tastytrade (Formerly "Dough") Trading Platform for watchlists
Step 3b: Checking for Earnings3:50
Before we make a trade, we need to check for possible Earnings
Step 4: Checking Implied Volatility2:33
The most important step in actually making a trade
Step 5: Think like Warren Buffet4:04
Why wouldn't you want to do the same thing as the most successful investor of all time?
Making a Trade: Recap of Five Steps1:27
Print it up and put it on your wall

Requirements

The only prerequisite for this course is the desire to learn to trade options

Description

*****Join our family of over 17,000 happy Udemy students who have enrolled in this course*****

Investing Strategies and Option Trading:

Do you want to Learn how to Trade Options effectively?
How to Trade in the stock market without losing your shirt... or blouse?
How to Increase your Profits while Limiting your Risk?

Verticals, Iron Condors, Naked Options etc. can all be very profitable option trading strategies when done correctly.

In this course I show you every thing you need to know to trade them correctly, things to avoid and the risks associated with trading various option strategies.

This Udemy option course will give you the roadmap to trade options efficiently, effectively and profitably.

In this Udemy option course, you will learn:

Calls & Puts
5 Characteristics of Options
Buying Options vs Selling Options
The Covered Call Option Strategy
Breakeven Price, Cost Basis, Probability of Profit
Defined Risk Strategies like Verticals and Iron Condors
Naked Option Strategies
Risks and rewards of selling naked options
How to reduce the risks of selling options while increasing your profits
How to pick your win percentage on every trade you make
Risk of assignment (and stocks to avoid when selling naked options)
How to use duration (or expiration) and direction (uptrend, downtrend, sideways)
and so much more!

Options trading is made easy.

This course is packed with practical, insightful and educational option material. These lessons are truly priceless.

It's easy to play with paper money or track certain trades and see how they perform, but nothing prepares you for trading real money except real trading. Watching your profits and losses move up and down on a daily basis is enough to put anyone on an emotional rollercoaster.

The only way to prepare yourself to handle the ups and down of trading is to have a solid plan going into it. This course will give you that! Learning how to trade options has never been easier.

This course will give you the step-by-step instruction:

Using Live Trading Platform examples
The Rules behind all types of strategies that increase your success rate

You will see exactly how to set up trades in reality, not just a slide of it.

There is no frivolous information here. Our goal is to get you up and trading right away, so everything you need to know is here and presented in a straightforward and easy to understand format. All the information is laid out and explained thoroughly on slides, and then illustrated on live trading platforms to show you how to use it in reality.

Our goal here is to give you the confidence you need to trade successfully, and the way to do that is thru knowledge and knowing how to do the right thing.

As long as you learn to trade options following the rules we lay out for you in our option courses, over time YOU WILL BE a successful trader.

We are going to teach you the "right way" to trade, so you can be a successful trader for the rest of your life.

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Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to learn to manage their own money
Anyone who wants to increase their success rate in the stock market

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Course content

Introduction6 lectures • 5min

The Covered Call11 lectures • 30min

Understand Options Completely10 lectures • 25min

Buying Options vs Selling Options2 lectures • 8min

Selling Options for Monthly Income11 lectures • 35min

Verticals: Call and Put Options12 lectures • 37min

Iron Condor: The "Bread & Butter" Strategy9 lectures • 28min

Making Profitable Option Trades12 lectures • 22min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: