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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 Pedro M G

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Jul 16, 2022

Badly disguised advertisement for IB

By Randolph

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Oct 15, 2021

Too much focused on the broker platform

By Hiroki T

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Jun 22, 2021

I felt that this course was just an ad of their product. I expected advanced techniques or something like that

By AYUSH G

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Aug 16, 2021

some concepts could have been explained in a better way....I had to refer to additional reading materials from google. Overall, the course helped me form a basic understanding of F&Os.

By SB

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May 7, 2022

1. Content relating to options, their behavious and associated risks was quite basic

2. Risks were stated but no information was provided to mitigate the risks as they emerge. IMO, risk management would have been very valuable.

3. Significant portion of the course covered a proprietary trading application instead covering the options in detail. This was a major shortcoming for anyone not interested in the proprietary application.

By Oleksii K

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Aug 18, 2021

Actually, you should not trade futures just after this course, but it's a fine introduction.

By Michael F

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Dec 11, 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.

By Mark C

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Feb 9, 2022

This course is very good at teaching the overall scope of the derivatives market. The only problem that I had was the issue of transposing the information from the brokerage account used for this course to my etrade account. Other than that it was very informative

By Christopher G

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Jan 16, 2022

useful course - but I was not able to access the TWS - the link just took me to a blank screen

By ShehriaR M

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Aug 22, 2022

Through this module, one can systematically learn derivatives trading in a holistic manner. From basic terminologies to complex technicalities everything is boiled down to easy understanding. Also, the grade assignments helped me to test my understanding and imprint the skills in my mind

By Joshua R

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Jan 28, 2023

This is a pretty good course for learning about derivatives. After learning some basics of Futures and Options, I wanted to take such a course as some sort of a revision of concepts, but I did end up learning new things. The instruction was clear. A good concise course overall.

By Roy S

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Jan 2, 2024

Really good introduction to Options and Futures. The course did a great job holding my hand throughout the content; and the quizzes were frequent enough to allow for digestion of some of the more complex concepts.

By Melanie W

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Jul 27, 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.

By Kenny C

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Jun 6, 2022

I have been an option trader for a year, I think this course is very beginner friendly and yet it teaches me a lot of important terms and concepts. Recommend this course!

By SHIVAM P

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May 20, 2022

The course is actually quite amazing and interactive with its hand-on-approach to options and futures market. 10/10 would definitly recommend

By Suraj K S

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Oct 9, 2022

This course has briefly explained about the call and option features and its use with its practical use in the current market .

By Alfred A

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Oct 29, 2022

Muy bien detallado a las principales estrategias compuestas en opciones americanas, totalmente recomendado.

By David G G

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Aug 18, 2021

Great course. I just missed some explaantions about commisions/fees in the practical usage.

By Deleted A

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Aug 26, 2021

Very amazing and accurate course though I wish there was one tuned for the Indian markets

By Thomas D

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Sep 26, 2021

An informative, well-presented insight into the world of Derivatives.

By Boniface W

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Aug 11, 2023

Best course for introduction to futures and options.

By Michele D

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Mar 4, 2022

Very good examples with defining options & futures.

By Giselle C

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Jul 7, 2022

Very informative and easy to understand! Good Job!

By Paulus R W A

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Jun 14, 2021

thanks for interactive brokers and coursera

By Igor K

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Jul 9, 2022

It is easy course, but really interesting!