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This section is designed to cover the fundamentals of Trading and Options trading and give you a solid foundation to begin harnessing the power of Options.

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How to Buy Options
2 year(s) ago
12 minutes Read
How to Start a Portfolio
2 year(s) ago
6 minutes Read
How to Trade Stocks
1 year(s) ago
7 minutes Read
How to Trade During Earnings Season
1 year(s) ago
10 minutes Read
How to Trade S&P 500 Options
1 year(s) ago
8 minutes Read
How to trade E-mini Futures and Options
1 year(s) ago
11 minutes Read
How to Trade Options on ETFs
14 day(s) ago
9 minutes Read

Welcome to the OptionsDesk How-to section, this section is dedicated to a wide range of trading topics, from the basics of starting a portfolio to more advanced and specified guides. We break down complex or unknown topics into easy-to-understand guides, so that you can apply what you have learnt into your own trading practice.

Our how-to section covers a wide range of topics specific to stocks, futures and options trading, they are designed to provide you with practical tips and knowledge to help you navigate the markets with confidence. So, whether you are just starting your investment journey or are a seasoned trader looking to fine tune your trading repertoire, we are here to support you every step of the way.

How to Buy Options
Not sure where to start when buying options? Our comprehensive guide will take you through the where, what and how.
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How to Start a Portfolio
There are a few ways to start a financial portfolio but we look at the difference between stock and options.
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How to Trade Stocks
Trading stocks can be a great way to build wealth and diversify your investment portfolio, our guide details ways you can start trading stocks.
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How to Trade During Earnings Season
Earnings season refers to the period of time when publicly traded companies release their financial results, this how to guide details what you should do during earnings season.
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How to Trade S&P 500 Options
S&P 500 options can be valuable and powerful to new investors and experience investors alike. This guide has been created to explore and understand the basics of S&P 500 options and how you might use them to meet your investment goals.
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How to trade E-mini Futures and Options
In the world of trading, futures and options have become popular investment tools for investors seeking to diversify their portfolios. E-mini Futures & Options allow investors to invest at at fraction of the price due to the smaller size, thus making them more accessible.
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How to Trade Options on ETFs
Options on ETFs represent another layer of flexibility and potential for investors. They're essentially contracts that give the holder the right (but not the obligation) to buy or sell the underlying ETF at a predetermined price, on or before a specific date.
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Important information: Derivative products are considerably higher risk and more complex than more conventional investments, come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage and are not, therefore, suitable for everyone. Our website offers information about trading in derivative products, but not personal advice. If you’re not sure whether trading in derivative products is right for you, you should contact an independent financial adviser. For more information, please read our Important Derivative Product Trading Notes.

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