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Hari Swaminathan is the founder of www.OptionTiger.com , a cutting-edge Options education and

trading company based in Washington D.C.. Hari is an entrepreneur, everyday person and a self-taught
Options expert for over 8 years. Hari also writes the Blog at OptionTiger, an insightful commentary of
the most important issues in macroeconomics, investing, and trading. Hari has a Bachelors degree in
Engineering from India, and MBA degrees from Columbia University in NYC and London Business
School in the U.K. You can read more about Hari on his Linkedin profile.

More than ever, its become important for everyday people to take control of their financial situation, and
create additional income in a smart, risk-controlled manner. This is precisely my mission. Through
knowledge, education and investment discipline.

Options are powerful, but they have a learning curve. I've broken down all the complexities of Options
in simple language that everyone can understand. The courseware is organized logically and takes you
step-by-step all the way to the most advanced strategies using real trade examples, always highlighting
the pluses and minuses of every investment situation. In every trade, you'll learn how to navigate
successfully through good and bad situations. Options provide the best way to to take advantage of bull
cycles, bear cycles and everything in between.

As someone that has self-learnt Options and through making mistakes, I can tell you Options trading is
not something you should take lightly. You will hear people talking of fantastic triple and quadruple
digit returns. I'm here to be brutally honest with you - Be very very careful in the first 12 months of
Options trading. This is when everyone is the most vulnerable to losing money. Your main objective
during this time is to focus on learning this craft and not lose money during this time. Learning and
mastering Options is a 12-month endeavor at the minimum. Having said that, if you can get past the first
12 months and acquire the expertise in a systematic manner, true financial independence awaits. Options
are a mathematical and strategic game much like Chess, and no amount of technological advances can
make this skill obsolete, because the fundamentals of Options are never going to change. You can trade
Options from anywhere in the world, regardless of how old you are. You never have to worry about job
security any more because you have a skill that can produce consistent wealth month after month. But
remember, you have some serious but exciting work to do before you can get there, and I'm here to help
you in this journey. Watch my Free Course for Options Trading Beginners where I draw out a detailed
roadmap of what this 12-month journey looks like, and the specific strategies you should master during
each step of this learning process. Watch my Free Mini-courses or my YouTube channel , all of which
have the highest quality of education material. And join me in my UDemy courses, where I share
cutting-edge theoretical knowledge mixed with practical insights, strategy and impeccable execution
through live trading examples. If you have any questions at any time, please feel free to email me at
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A bundle combines 1)Intro to Call and Put Options 2) Time decay, Implied Volatility, Greeks 3) Call and Puts
Live trades

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THREE COURSE BUNDLE - 10+ HOURS

The first 3 Options Trading Strategies courses are combined to create this bundle. To master the basics of
Options, you really need all three courses. You can get this bundle for 15% discount at $399.

A brief synopsis of the options trading strategies courses are provided blow, but for complete details please visit
the individual course links below.

LEARN CALL OPTIONS AND PUT OPTIONS

OPTIONS FOUNDATION - TIME DECAY, IMPLIED VOLATILITY, OPTION GREEKS

BUYING CALL OPTIONS AND PUT OPTIONS - LIVE TRADES

SECTION I - Call Options

Most people learning Options for the first time face too much jargon and complex language. This options
trading strategies course use real-world examples (buying a house) to explain how a Call Option (Section 1)
works in real life. This example should make it absolutely clear what a Call Option is in step-by-step details.

SECTION II - Put Options.

The Put Option is the ultimate "protector" of your portfolio, and in this course you can learn how Put Options
work. It is the exact opposite of a Call Option. Put Options increase in value when the value of a stock or index
drops in price. We define what a Put Option, and just like we did in the Call Option, we consider a real-world
example of a Put Option.

SECTION III - Stock and Options combo strategies

In this section, three creative strategies are outlined for Stock investors to combine Options into their portfolio
strategies.

· Use Options to buy Stock at prices that are far lower than what the stock is currently trading for

· Use Options to sell Stock at prices that are far higher than what it is currently trading for

· Use Options to hedge a Stock position that you already own

SECTION IV - TIME DECAY

Time decay is a pivotal component of Options strategies. In fact, time decay alone is responsible for the
majority of advanced option strategies. In this part of the options trading strategies course, we are going to study
the concept in detail. Options are "wasting" assets, and they lose value every day. The buyer gets hurt from time
decay and the seller benefits from it. And time decay becomes more exponential as we approach expiry of an
Option. It is also the great equalizer between the profiles of a buyer and seller of Options. Time decay is the
great equalizer in the risk / reward profiles of buyers and sellers of Options. Several intermediate and advanced
strategies are based on selling premium (option sellers) and these positions make a profit due to time decay in
the value of these options over a period of time.

SECTION V - IMPLIED VOLATILITY

Implied Volatility is the "wildcard" in Option prices. Ignore it, and you will pay a price. In fact, it's so important
we have at least four different varieties - Volatility, Implied Volatility, Historical Volatility, and Future or
Expected Volatility. We use the real-world examples to explain the concept of Volatility in simple terms. Then
we study how Volatility is quantified in Stocks and Options. And how Volatility finds a back-door to embed
itself into Option prices. Implied Volatility considerations are critical when choosing between a buyer and seller
profile. We break this complex topic down into simple terms and show you an example of NFLX and CAT
options that should make it absolutely clear what this is all about.

SECTION VI - OPTION GREEKS, DELTA, GAMMA, VEGA, THETA

If you're the pilot of an aircraft, the Greeks are your instrument panel. If you don't manage your instrument
panel properly, well...you get the picture. Understanding the Greeks are absolutely critical to every Option
position. We break this course into easy to understand chapters for all the four Greeks - Delta, the king of all
Greeks. Gamma - the silent operator. Theta - every Option seller's dream. And Vega - Watch out for this one..
Most beginners to Options tend to ignore the Greeks. Master the Greeks and you'll shave off months of learning
curve. Not to mention, you can then fly your aircraft on "auto-pilot" (with help from the Greeks).

SECTION VII - OPTIONS MARKET STRUCTURE

The Options market has a number of terms that we need to be aware of. Starting with terminology differences
like "Long" and "Short", we look at all the details that go into the Options market. We explain the important
processes like Exercise and Assignment, as well as things like Expiry series, Bid-Ask spreads, Brokerage and
transaction costs and various other details. What is Open Interest and why is it important, and what is the role of
a Market Maker. We study the different Order types and which ones are important for the average investor, and
which ones make sense in different situations. We also discuss Regulation T Margin as it applies to Options as
well as Portfolio margin.

SECTION VIII - BUY A CALL OPTION (CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL)

Buying a Call Option is the most basic of all the Option strategies and is the most efficient strategy to optimize
a bullish outlook on a stock. In this options trading strategies course, we take the example of Chipotle Mexican
Grill (CMG) and show how the trade played out. We analyze the rationale behind entering the trade, the
risk/reward profile, chart analysis and point of entry, choice of expiry and "moneyness" of the Option, time
decay considerations, margin requirements, profit expectations, exit criteria, Greek analysis, its Profit and Loss
profile and various other considerations. We provide a 360-degree analysis before trade entry. This is a real
trade and over 15 days, and we navigate the trade to its exit point.

SECTION IX - BUYING A PUT OPTION (FXE EURO ETF)

Buying a Put Option serves two purposes - exploit a bearish move in the stock or be the ultimate protector of
your stock. In this part of the course, we take the example of the Euro ETF (FXE) and show how the trade
played out in about 25 days time. We analyze the rationale behind entering the trade, the risk/reward profile,
chart analysis and point of entry, choice of expiry and "moneyness" of the Option, time decay considerations,
margin requirements, profit expectations, exit criteria, Greek analysis, its Profit and Loss profile and various
other considerations. We provide a 360-degree analysis before trade entry. We show you how to "let your
winners run" in a controlled manner.

SECTION X - STRATEGY AND OPTIMIZATION

The Option strategy optimization course brings all the 4 Options strategies together. The 4 strategies are
comprised of 2 bullish and 2 bearish strategies, but how and when should we choose a particular strategy over
the other. We create a helpful "4 strategies box" to distinguish and connect one strategy to the other. Most
importantly, what are all the considerations before we choose a strategy. Our choice of strategy depends not
only on what the stock is currently doing, but also on various market externalities as well as a few key Option
metrics like Implied Volatility. This course also provides a sneak peek into advanced Option topics like the VIX
(Fear index"), trade simulation as well as trade adjustment parameters.

SECTION XII - SINGLE OPTION ADJUSTMENTS

This options trading strategies course studies the need for Option adjustments, and why adjustments are as
critical to the success of your position as good entry or analysis. We consider all the four basic strategies - the
Long Call, Short Call, Long Put, and the Short Put and look at various adjustments to these positions if they get
into trouble. Every investor has a "pain point" - this is the point at which they adjust their position. Applying a
rigorous approach to this pain point enables investors to control risk while maximizing the opportunity to profit.
The course also discusses various details like early adjustments, over-adjusting and adjusting profitable trades
as well as the importance of the investor's outlook for the stock when considering adjustments.

This bundle consists of Courses I through III of a 4-course step-by-step program to achieving Options
mastery.

Course I - Introduction to Options - Learn about Call Options and Put Options is a detailed step-by-step
explanation of Options, Call Options and Put Options with theory and practical application with Apple (AAPL)
Options

Course II - Options Foundation - Time Decay, Implied Volatility and Options Greekswill complete your
theoretical understanding of Options.

Course III is Options strategies for Beginners - Buying Call Options and Put Options where we actually put live
trades and manage them to their exit points.

Course IV is on Options Spreads - This is the heart of Options Trading. Once you master Options spreads, you
have acquired a skill that can generate consistent monthly income for the rest of your life.

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 What are the requirements?

o Some knowledge and experience with stock markets and trading or investing
  What am I going to get from this course?
o Over 51 lectures and 10 hours of content!
o Master the basic nuts and bolts of Options trading
o Understand the theory and mathematics behind Options
o What are the factors that affect Options pricing
o How are Options different than Stocks
o How you can use Options even if you invest in Stocks and create superior Combo strategies
o Anyone interested in learning about Options trading
o LIve trades using Thinkorswim platform
o Art of adjusting Single Options strategies
 What is the target audience?
o Anyone interested in learning about Options trading
o A bundle deal that covers all the basics of Options for beginners

CURRICULUM

 SECTION 1: Introduction to Call Options

 1 History of Options and the Mathematics of Options 14:15
 2 Stocks, Options, Definitions of Options and a Call Option 14:03
 3 Understanding Call Options through a Real estate example 10:59
 4 What are In-The-Money (ITM), At-The-Money (ATM) and Out-of-The-Money (OTM) Options 12:28
 5 Buyer and Seller risk profiles, Risk Graphs, Seller advantages 08:35
 6 Option screens, option chains, Expiry series and Call Option layout 14:40
 7 Choice of expiry series and ITM, ATM and OTM Options when looking at AAPL Options 09:18
 8 Call Option performance in real-time and on the day of expiry 07:38
 9 Risk Graphs of ITM, ATM and OTM Options 12:10
 10 Option Sellers risk profile 09:35
 11 Introduction to Options Quiz 4 questions

 SECTION 2: Introduction to Put Options
 12 Put Options Primer 06:10
 13 Definition and Characteristics of Put Options 09:12
 14 A real-world example of Put Options - Buying Insurance 12:02
 15 Risks and Rewards in Put Options 05:23
 16 Put Options quotes and screens on a Trading platform 08:01
 17 Risk Graphs for Put Options buyers 11:40
 18 Risk graphs for Put Option sellers 06:47
 19 Using Put Options spreads to limit risk 08:44
 20 The four strategies BOX - Call and Put Options 08:10

 SECTION 3: Using Stock and Options combo strategies for Stock investors
 21 Using Options to buy Stock at much lower prices than what its currently trading for 10:36
 22 Using Options to sell Stock at much higher prices than what its currently trading for 07:29
 23 Using Options to hedge Stock that you already own 10:51
 24 CONCLUSION OF INTRODUCTION TO OPTIONS SECTION 04:30
 25 Introduction to Options Quiz 2 5 questions

 SECTION 4: TIME DECAY AND OPTIONS PRICING
 26 Explaining Time Decay in real-world examples of Real estate and Insurance 15:25
 27 Time Decay analysis (I) using Apple (AAPL) Options on the Thinkorswim platform 14:47
 28 Time Decay analysis (II) using Apple (AAPL) Options on the Thinkorswim platform 09:39
 29 Time Decay Quiz 4 questions
  SECTION 5: IMPLIED VOLATILITY AND OPTIONS PRICING
 30 Explaining Implied Volatility in real-world examples of Real estate 09:38
 31 Implied Volatility computation - How is Implied Volatility reflected in Option Prices 05:56
 32 Implied Volatility in action - CAT and NFLX Options. Buyer / Seller implications 12:03

 SECTION 6: Complete analysis of Option Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Theta and Vega)
 33 Option Greeks primer 15:41
 34 Option delta (The king of Greeks) 20:31
 35 Option Gamma 18:07
 36 Option Vega 12:41
 37 Option Theta 13:46

 SECTION 7: Options Market Structure
 38 Order types, Transaction costs, market Makers role etc 13:59
 39 Bid-Ask spread, Expiry series, Exercise and assignment, Volume and Open Interest 15:10
 40 CONCLUSION OF OPTIONS FOUNDATION PART OF BUNDLE 07:08
 41 Implied Volatility Quiz 4 questions
 42 Option Greeks quiz 4 questions

 SECTION 8: Buying Call and Put Options - Options beginner strategies
 43 Correct criteria for a Long Option trade (Calls or Puts) 18:14
 44 Live Long Call trade on Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) 11:51

 SECTION 9: Live Long put trade on FXE - Euro ETF
 45 Long Put trade idea and entry on FXE 18:40
 46 Trade Management using sophisticated Conditional Orders 19:19
 47 Trade Management on Long Put FXE ("Milk your winners") 10:18

 SECTION 10: Strategy and optimization of Single Option Trades
 48 Pitfalls of Short Calls and Short Puts 11:40
 49 Four Strategy choices - 2 Bullish and 2 Bearish 19:39
 50 Strategy Case study - S&P 500 Index and GOOG, AAPL and PCLN 08:42
 51 Strategy case study - Linkedin Trade idea 08:34
 52 Strategy Case study - CAT Trade idea 12:03

 SECTION 11: Adjustments for Single Options
 53 Philosophy of Adjustments 09:39
 54 Adjustments for Long Call positions 15:03
 55 Adjustments for Short Calls, Long Puts and Short Put positions 15:42
 56 CONCLUSION OF BUYING CALL AND PUT OPTIONS 05:22
 57 Criteria for Long Options Quiz 4 questions
 58 Strategy and Adjustments Quiz 4 questions

REVIEWS

Ingrid Welch

2 months ago
 Excellent Material

Well laid out for investors who want to master the basics of options trading...truly a MUST HAVE for
your tool kit.

Daniel Bean

10 months ago

Thank you Hari Swaminathan!

This three course bundle is exactly what anyone looking to seriously trade options should get. Hari
Swaminathan manages to provide one of the best all-around set of explanations and training on options
you can find. His superb communication skills and mastery of the subject take the willful pupil to a level
of comprehension in a very short time. You get to appreciate the wonderful potential of trading options
while growing an affinity to this trading vehicle. Hari Swaminathan is no make believe artist. He trades
daily and has been for years. Anyone who's following Hari definitely becomes a fan. He has a amazing
track record and makes you profit from his skills. His generosity is also exemplary. He answers
questions with a rarely seen promptitude and has an extraordinary patience. Did Hari pay me to write
this review? He sure did with each suggestion of a trade (from his Trading Ideas service) and with his
skill transfer from his courses that I use each time I trade. Am I profitable trading options? You sure bet
I am and only thanks to Hari Swaminathan. One again, here are my heartfelt thanks. Daniel

Marc Turenne

10 months ago

Good Course

Seems like a good course on fundamentals of trading options. Good clear instructions and explanation.

Yassine Arrahil

11 months ago

Great foundation by a great teacher!

I have enjoyed this course which cover all the basic aspects of Options Trading, Mr Hari has a great
style of teaching with professional pedagogical skills. The course flow is based on the practice on the
best trading platform -ThinkOrSwim by TDAMERITRADE. Highly recommended series of the courses
from Optiontiger.com. Peace and trades!
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Oscar Schult

a year ago

Very much clear and well explained

Congratulations Hari! You have done one heck of a job. This course widened my view on the concepts
behind options trading in a more than remarkable way. In particular, all the greeks analisys deserves an
A+ rating. Thanks

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