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Taking your first step, placing an option trade

Learn what do you need to know or think about before you place an option trade

Once you find the option strategy that matches your outlook, it may be time to place your trade. What do you need to know or think about as you place those trades? Please join the OCC and Fidelity as we cover the following topics and provide a live demonstration covering the following: · How to choose an expiration date and strike price · Considerations of using a limit vs market order · Potential impact from upcoming events such as earnings or dividends

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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.



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