Lesson 1 of 10: Trading Options Building Block #1 - Long Calls | Getting Started with Options

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Getting Started with Options | Cameron May | 1-7-25 Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options. https://bit.ly/2v9tH6D In this video, we explore buying long call options, the first of the four building blocks upon which all options trades are constructed. The discussion includes a review of what long call options are; when a trader might consider entering and exiting a long call option; and how to place orders for long call options on the thinkorswim Desktop paperMoney trading platform. Each of these weekly webcasts is carefully structured to help new option traders along the leverage learning curve. Your education coach will introduce you to options terminology, clarify the common opportunities and risks, and explain the associated rights and obligations to help you become more confident with your understanding of options trading. Options carry a high level of risk and are not suitable for all investors. Certain requirements must be met to trade options through Schwab. Please read the Options Disclosure Document titled "Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options" before considering any option transaction. To follow Cameron on X: CameronMayCS (Scripts are for educational purposes only, are not a recommendation, and are not guaranteed for time or accuracy.): 1 MO: http://tos.mx/RyY3kRp 3 MO: http://tos.mx/O0nGkGY 6 MO: http://tos.mx/LTe5nkk New to Options? Starting Here! Getting Started with Options: The Basics: https://www.youtube.com/live/yl1kLPGAo7g?si=iB5CpKC09mJ7MiIW Example Trading Plan: Long Put Verticals: https://youtu.be/LJUkKkdzKfU?si=emVBWrWG_h_Kud-R Trading A Smaller Account: The Psychology of Trading, Position Sizing and Trade Management: https://www.youtube.com/live/4rZhakVQgaQ?si=afCssKGV2G_HCazO Trade Management Mini Sessions: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8a6s5nq1lPTEQmYbc6yEslQvWdqsu0N-&si=pITmCqdx9YjPiqUp Here's the link to the new Schwab coaching calendar: https://www.schwab.com/schwab-coaching Here's the link for the Getting Started With Options Play List: http://tinyurl.com/36rb73dm Link to the Trader Talks Webcasts from Schwab Coaching on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tradertalkswebcasts/featured #cameronmay #TraderTalks #SchwabCoaching