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Quick facts about options

Here are some short videos that can help you understand options.

CIBC Investor’s Edge Oct. 03, 2023 2-minute read

Transcript for the video Options explained: What you need to know. Opens a new window.

Options explained: What you need to know ^ⓘ (0:27)

In this short video, we introduce you to options.

Transcript for the video Understanding call options: How they work. Opens a new window.

Understanding call options: How they work ^ⓘ (1:46)

Learn how call options work, using an example from real estate.

Transcript for the video Calls vs. puts: Key differences explained. Opens a new window.

Calls vs puts: Key difference explained ^ⓘ (1:08)

Understand the difference between a call option and a put option.

Transcript for the video Covered calls: How many can you sell? Opens a new window.

Covered calls: How many can you sell? ^ⓘ (1:18)

Understand the fundamentals of a covered call.

Transcript for the video I sold a call — what happens at expiry. Opens a new window.

I sold a call — What happens at expiry? ^ⓘ (1:16)

Understand what happens at expiry when you sell a covered call option.

Transcript for the video Calculating gain or loss on put options: A step-by-step guide. Opens a new window.

Quick facts about options

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Options explained: What you need to know ^ⓘ (0:27)

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Understanding call options: How they work ^ⓘ (1:46)

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Calls vs puts: Key difference explained ^ⓘ (1:08)

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Covered calls: How many can you sell? ^ⓘ (1:18)

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I sold a call — What happens at expiry? ^ⓘ (1:16)

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Calculating gain or loss on put options: A step-by-step guide ^ⓘ (0:59)

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Quick facts about options

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Options explained: What you need to know ⓘ (0:27)

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Understanding call options: How they work ⓘ (1:46)

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Calls vs puts: Key difference explained ⓘ (1:08)

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Covered calls: How many can you sell? ⓘ (1:18)

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I sold a call — What happens at expiry? ⓘ (1:16)

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Calculating gain or loss on put options: A step-by-step guide ⓘ (0:59)

Knowledge is your most valuable asset

More helpful resources

Options explained: What you need to know ^ⓘ (0:27)

Understanding call options: How they work ^ⓘ (1:46)

Calls vs puts: Key difference explained ^ⓘ (1:08)

Covered calls: How many can you sell? ^ⓘ (1:18)

I sold a call — What happens at expiry? ^ⓘ (1:16)

Calculating gain or loss on put options: A step-by-step guide ^ⓘ (0:59)