Options Trading

  1. Common Pitfalls and Best Practices
    1. Frequent Trading Mistakes
      1. Overleveraging
        1. Position Size Errors
          1. Margin Abuse
          2. Ignoring Implied Volatility
            1. IV Rank Ignorance
              1. Volatility Timing
              2. Poor Strike Selection
                1. "Lottery Ticket" Mentality
                  1. Deep OTM Options
                  2. Misunderstanding Assignment Risk
                    1. Early Assignment
                      1. Pin Risk
                      2. Inadequate Risk Management
                        1. No Stop Losses
                          1. Position Concentration
                          2. Neglecting Transaction Costs
                            1. Commission Impact
                              1. Bid-Ask Spread Costs
                            2. Best Practices for Success
                              1. Developing a Trading Plan
                                1. Strategy Framework
                                  1. Risk Parameters
                                    1. Performance Goals
                                    2. Continuous Education
                                      1. Market Knowledge
                                        1. Strategy Understanding
                                          1. Technology Updates
                                          2. Paper Trading and Simulation
                                            1. Strategy Testing
                                              1. Skill Development
                                              2. Professional Development
                                                1. Networking
                                                  1. Mentorship
                                                    1. Certification Programs

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                                                1. Introduction to Options