Options trading education & resources

Comprehensive options trading education for every skill level

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What do you want to learn about options trading?

We probably have a resource for you, most of it free!

Options trading education for beginners

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Options trading mini courses

We offer three email series that challenge you to learn new options trading techniques.

Ideal for: Beginning traders

options trading 101: the 10-day series for beginners

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Spread trading fundamentals: 12 days to learn how to make winning trades

freeOptions trading ebooks

If you want to take your options trading skills to the next level, we offer several eBooks that are chock full of options trading strategies, tips, and tricks. They cover topics such as covered calls, trading a bear market, selling, and more.

Ideal for: Beginning traders

freeOptions trading tutorials

Our options trading tutorials provide guidance through options trading basics – including how to place your first trades and common options trading terminology.

Ideal for: Beginning traders

 Options trading education for all skill levels

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Bob’s book, Know Your Options, is the only book on the market that teaches you how to trade options using technical analysis. If you want to be successful at trading options for income over the long-term, this is the book for you.

Ideal for: Traders of all skill levels who want to master technical analysis in options trading

freeChart of the Week

Every Wednesday, Bob Lang analyzes the technical condition of a chart – often a stock, but sometimes an ETF or an index. He points out bullish and bearish indicators on the chart and provides guidance as to where the name may go next.

This is the type of options trading education that will not only give you trade ideas, but empower you to perform your own chart analysis.

Ideal for: Traders looking for new options trade ideas

freeDaily Bites

On Mondays and Thursdays, Bob Lang goes live on before the bell to discuss the latest market news. Depending on the week, he may offer analysis of economic reports (like the CPI), stock market indices, ETFs, individual stocks, consumer behavior, and global markets.

Frequency: Twice a week
Ideal for: Traders who don’t have time to read daily analysis.

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Weekly newsletter

Our weekly newsletter includes a short recap of the trading week and what’s ahead, plus links to our latest blog post, chart of the week, and webinar recording (quarterly).

Frequency: Once a week

Ideal for: Traders who want to stay in the loop on a weekly basis.

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Market Blast

Bob’s daily trading analysis is chock full of options trading education. It’s a must-read for anyone trading options for income. He analyzes market internals, economic data, the Federal Reserve’s latest activity, sectors, stocks and much more.

Frequency: Every trading day
Ideal for: Traders who want a deep dive into daily market news.

Sign up now and get your first week free!

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Webinars

Join Bob for an hour-long webinar after the market close that features a guest from the world of options and stock trading. Topics and guests vary, but every webinar is filled with tips and strategies to round out your options trading education, with plenty of time for a Q&A.

Ideal for: Traders looking to learn from and ask questions of industry experts.

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Options trading blog

On the Explosive Options blog, you’ll find a weekly blog post that covers the mental game of trading, along with specific options trading strategies, and market analysis.

Ideal for: Traders looking for ongoing options trading education from one of the top technicians in the industry.