One step further: A weekly options class for intermediate options traders

Virtual classroom details

This class will cover key concepts and practical application, including: options pricing, what you need to know volatility, one- vs. two-leg strategies, and how to generate options trading ideas. This class is the next step from our 4-week beginner course.

Each class will build on the prior week's class, so please plan on registering for and attending all 4 weeks.

These classes are designed for those investors who have an approved options agreement on file but haven't traded yet, or have traded options only once or twice.

November 2023

Session Date and time

Week 1: Options pricing
In the first week, we will discuss options pricing - the components that determine an option's price, factors that affect pricing, and the process of planning and managing your trade.

Print and complete the homework assignment (PDF) | Download slides (PDF)

Tuesday, November 7, 2023
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. EST

Week 2: What you need to know about volatility
This week will focus on volatility. We will cover historic and implied volatility, how volatility can affect option pricing, using volatility data to make and manage trade decisions, and Fidelity's tools and resources for volatility analysis.

Print and complete the homework assignment (PDF) | Download slides (PDF)

Tuesday, November 14, 2023
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. EST

Week 3: One leg or two
Is In this session we will review one and two-legged strategies and why you might choose one over the other. We cover the strategy outlook, important considerations of each strategy, and common pitfalls.

Print and complete the homework assignment (PDF) | Download slides (PDF)

Tuesday, November 21, 2023
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. EST

Week 4: Generating options trade ideas
This final week is focused on the suite of Fidelity resources available for options trading. We will go into detail on the Options Research tools including, the Profit/loss and probability calculators, screeners, and options statistics. Most importantly, we will help make sense of why these tools are important for options trading.

Download slides (PDF)

Tuesday, November 28, 2023
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. EST

Presenter

Nicholas Delisse, CFA®

Nicholas D. Delisse, CFA®, joined Fidelity in May 2012. He has been a part of Fidelity's Trading Strategy Desk® since June 2014. He is currently a Registered Securities Representative (Series 7/63), a Registered Options Principal (Series 4), and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®). Nicholas graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor's degree in Economics.

December 2023

Session Date and time

Week 1: Options pricing
In the first week, we will discuss options pricing - the components that determine an option's price, factors that affect pricing, and the process of planning and managing your trade.

Print and complete the homework assignment (PDF) | Download slides (PDF)

Thursday, December 7, 2023
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. EST

Week 2: What you need to know about volatility
This week will focus on volatility. We will cover historic and implied volatility, how volatility can affect option pricing, using volatility data to make and manage trade decisions, and Fidelity's tools and resources for volatility analysis.

Print and complete the homework assignment (PDF) | Download slides (PDF)

Thursday, December 14, 2023
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. EST

Week 3: One leg or two
Is In this session we will review one and two-legged strategies and why you might choose one over the other. We cover the strategy outlook, important considerations of each strategy, and common pitfalls.

Print and complete the homework assignment (PDF) | Download slides (PDF)

Thursday, December 21, 2023
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. EST

Week 4: Generating options trade ideas
This final week is focused on the suite of Fidelity resources available for options trading. We will go into detail on the Options Research tools including, the Profit/loss and probability calculators, screeners, and options statistics. Most importantly, we will help make sense of why these tools are important for options trading.

Download slides (PDF)

Thursday, December 28, 2023
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. EST

Konstantin Vrandopulo

Konstantin Vrandopulo began his career with Fidelity in 2012. He spent time in our Active Trader Services function before joining Fidelity's Trading Strategy Desk®. Konstantin graduated from Valdosta State University with an M.B.A and a Bachelor's in Finance. He is currently a Registered Securities Representative (Series 7/63) and a Registered Options Principal (Series 4).

Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. Before trading options, please read Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options. Supporting documentation for any claims, if applicable, will be furnished upon request.

There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, and collars, as compared with a single option trade. Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Member NYSE, SIPC, 900 Salem Street, Smithfield, RI 02917 1030959.1.1