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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Derivatives - Options & Futures by Interactive Brokers

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About the Course

While investing and trading in the options market may seem somewhat more daunting than other asset classes such as stocks, bonds, exchange-traded funds, currencies and commodities, you’ll ultimately find that their complexity can be boiled down to simple concepts you’ll be able to understand and use the more you’re exposed to, and have hands-on experience with the material. Our aim is for you to acquire these skills, as well as the know-how, to invest and trade in these often-complex financial instruments. We'll explore the mechanics of futures market, where we’ll introduce you to some of the risks faced by investors in the futures market, how certain of those risks are mitigated, as well as the difference between spot and forward prices, and contango and backwardation. We’ll also provide you with other insights about the mechanics of trading futures, including the roles of commoditized contracts, as well as margin requirements. Students may also further their involvement with this material by opening a free demo Trader Workstation Paper Trading account, enabling them to enjoy a hands-on experience in a safe, simulated trading environment, while being fully immersed in the fundamentals that underpin the capital markets. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD). To receive a copy of the ODD call 312-542-6901 or copy and paste this link into your browser: http://www.optionsclearing.com/about/publications/character-risks.jsp Multiple leg strategies, including spreads, will incur multiple commission charges....

Top reviews

MF

Dec 10, 2021

Great course with Steve in teaching derivatives. Really enjoyed following how to use the Trading system as I gain familiarity with IBrokers. Very pleased, I recommend this course for serious traders.

MW

Jul 26, 2021

Clear break down and introduction to options trading strategies put in laymen's terms. I really enjoyed the course and will use this as a jumping point for continued learning.

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By Viraj W

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Nov 21, 2021

It gives good overview of derivatives

By Sateesh K

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Oct 3, 2022

it is very helpful to me

By Onalenna E M

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Aug 14, 2021

THANKS TO STEVEN LEVINE

By Karen M

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Jun 26, 2021

Excellent course.

By Jose M C

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Jun 22, 2023

Really useful

By Otman E H

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Sep 26, 2022

Impressive !

By SURYA S

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Mar 30, 2022

Very

By shilpa s r

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Aug 30, 2021

Good

By Wenjie Y

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Feb 3, 2024

This course gives a quite general introduction to the basic concepts and strategies of options. It's easy to understand for novices and it provides simple but very useful information for those who plan to trade options and make a profit. It prepare well for those who want to make a deeper investigation in this field.

By Jester K

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Jun 14, 2023

1) Good introduction to options and futures

2) With practical examples on each option strategy and how to trade on IB platform

3) More notes on screen would help the learner

4) Examples beyond equity options

By Geovanny T

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Apr 4, 2022

Excellente, quite fast explanations, it would help to make them slower

By fabio f

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May 2, 2023

Futures part incomplete but well done

Few inconsistencies

By Gen R

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Jan 28, 2023

Breadth over depth. Not enough practice questions, but okay summary.