Day 2: Options Market Overview

Lesson /35 | Study Time: 45 Min
# Options Market Overview

## Understanding Options Chains
- Structure of option chains
- Bid-ask spreads
- Volume and open interest
- Strike price intervals

## Role of Market Participants
- Buyers and their objectives
- Sellers and their obligations
- Market makers and liquidity
- Options exchanges

## Trading Platforms Overview
- Major options platforms
- Key features comparison
- Order types and execution
- Platform selection criteria

## Market Mechanics
- Order routing
- Price discovery
- Settlement procedures
- Exercise and assignment process