Introduction to Options

Investor Education & Capacity Building Programmes

08
Dec 2022

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

SIDC LAMS

Speakers : David Lo

MYR FOC *Fee is not inclusive of 8% SST

Derivative Programmes for Investors

This initiative is supported by the Capital Market Development Fund (CMDF)

How would you like to have the flexibility to trade on any market conditions? Trading in options allows traders or investors to take advantage on various market conditions whether bullish, bearish or neutral. However, having no experience and limited knowledge in trading options can put you in a difficult situation.

Let’s discover about options trading. Learn about the concept of options, benefits and risk management of options trading which can guide you to become an informed trader or investor. All these and many more in this webinar!

   

 

Programme Objective

This programme is designed to introduce and equip the participants with the right knowledge and skills to trade options in the derivatives market.

 

Mode

Live Webinar

 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the programme, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the concept of options
  • Identify the uses of options contract
  • Differentiate between futures and options
  • Explain directional strategies for options trading
  • Discuss the benefits and risk management in options trading

Competencies

  1. Foundational (Product) – Capital Market Products (Proficiency Level 3)
  2. Foundational (Product) – Capital Market Fundamentals (Proficiency Level 3)
  3. Functional (Process) – Derivatives Dealing (Proficiency Level 2)
 

 

 

8.30 pm – 9.30 pm

Understanding Options

  • Basic Concept of Options: Call and Put
  • Uses of Options Contracts
  • Futures vs. Options: e.g. FKLI and OKLI

Directional Options Trading Strategy

  • Bullish strategy – Long Call or Short Put
  • Bearish strategy – Long Put or Short Call

Benefits and Risks Management in Options Trading

  • Benefits of Options Trading
  • Managing Risk in Options trading

Q&A Session

About the Speaker

David Lo

Full-Time Trader and Managing Partner, Xmodeus Trading Group PLT

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*The SIDC reserves the right to amend the programme as deemed appropriate without prior notice

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