Getting Started with Options (Week 5 of 10)

The Vital Role of Options Pricing & The Greeks

In this video, we use an example long call trade on the thinkorswim Desktop platform to explore how options are priced; the factors that can cause those prices to change.

February 4, 2025•Cameron May • Beginner

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