Options Education Center

Options Institute Plus

OptionsInstitutePlus is a comprehensive, guided option educational program that will help students at all levels of knowledge improve their options investment skills.

Options Institute Plus

OptionsInstitutePlus is a comprehensive, guided option educational program that will help students at all levels of knowledge improve their options investment skills.

Seminars

The Options Institute offers seminars that are developed for investors with all levels of options knowledge. One and two-day seminars, taught by industry professionals, are designed to help students make better trading choices in all types of market conditions. Find the class that meets your options trading needs.

Online Courses

The Options Institute's online courses are designed to help investors of every level gain a fuller understanding of options concepts and strategies. These self-paced interactive courses take an in-depth look at a variety of topics from option fundamentals to trading complex strategies and managing positions.

Webcasts

Register to view live presentations that cover various options-related topics and enable you to interact directly with the presenter or examine our extensive list of webcasts available for on-demand viewing.

OptionQuest^SM

The options strategy game that will challenge your knowledge and help sharpen your trading skills. Whether you have just set sail to explore the world of options or conquered the "Greeks" in the jungles of option pricing, OptionQuest will be a daring adventure for you.

Market Commentary

• InvestorsObserver Articles

In partnership with InvestorsObserver, a new Featured Article is presented every week written by seasoned industry professionals.


• S&P Daily 10 Select Reports

View free option reports presented in partnership with Standard & Poor's. Each day reports on 10 stocks selected from Standard & Poor's proprietary 5-STAR, 4-STAR, and 3-STAR ranking lists are posted on CBOE.com.

Education Tools

• Options Calculator

The Options Calculator provides fair values and Greeks of any option using volatility data and 20-minute delayed prices.


• Volatility Finder

The Volatilty Finder lets you scan for stocks and ETFs with volatility characteristics that may forecast upcoming price movement, or may identify under- or over-valued options in relation to a security?s near- and longer-term price history.


• Options Dictionary

A dictionary of the most commonly used option terms.

CBOE Bookstore

The bookstore is powered by Traders Library and includes a collection of books that are available to purchase at significant savings.

Tutorials

Options Institute tutorials are free, self-guided lessons that teach you the basics of Calls and Puts, the intricacies of the marketplace, and the strategies used by options investors.

Custom Programs

Custom programs are available and can be developed in collaboration with the sponsoring firm. Curriculum is designed to meet the needs of the particular audience.

Option Quick Facts

Examine a collection of frequently asked questions about option strategies and concepts.

Beginner Curriculum

As an investor new to options, at the end of your guided learning experience through our basic level curriculum, your enhanced understanding of key option concepts can be measured by your pass completion of online course tests, distance coach quizzes and a final exam. To accomplish these required measures, you can anticipate allocating 2-5 hours to studies weekly over an eight week period.

Intermediate Curriculum

As an investor with knowledge of basic option concepts, at the end of your guided learning experience through our intermediate level curriculum, your enhanced understanding of buying and selling options can be measured by your pass completion of online course tests, distance coach quizzes and a final exam. To accomplish these required measures, you can anticipate allocating 3-5 hours to studies weekly over an eight week period.

Advanced Curriculum

As an investor confident in your ability to execute spread strategies, at the end of your guided learning experience through our advanced level curriculum, your enhanced understanding of trading and managing complex option strategies can be measured by your pass completion of online course tests, distance coach quizzes and a final exam. To accomplish these required measures, you can anticipate allocating 4-5 hours to studies weekly over an eight week period.

Transcript Page

Track your progress and view the results of your options education program.

Resource Page

View all available resources in your options education program.

OI Alumni

Special programs and events for Alumni of The Options Institute.

Seminars

Real Trading with Dan Sheridan

02.25.2010 Huntington Beach CA
Dan will be doing a special segment in this seminar to discuss our current market and appropriate strategies. Join Dan Sheridan and Peter Lusk, Jim Bittman or Marty Kearney, Instructors for CBOE's Options Institute

Dan Sheridan's 2010 Resolution Series: Top 5 Mistakes When Creating Monthly Income

2.18.2010 ~ Online
In this segment of his new 3-part series, Dan Sheridan shares with you the top 5 mistakes he sees traders make time and again. And, offers you specific guidelines to avoid and overcome these option trading mistakes to become a more consistent option trader in 2010!

Seminars

College Day 101

March 2010 ~ Chicago IL
Contemplating your post-grad market value? In this tough economy, your success in the job market -- much like your parent's portfolio -- depends on how well diversified you are.